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Edwardian Norfolk County Council Boxed Brass Weights
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Edwardian Norfolk County Council Boxed Brass Weights

1900 - 1920
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An oak cased set of Edwardian brass weights by W.&T.Avery of London for Norfolk County Council. The weights are stamped “E R” and 2731 and dated 1903. They were used by local authorities to check that shops were not short-changing their customers. The weights are 4lb., 2lb. and 1lb. The original mahogany inner case contains 9 weights ranging from 1/2 a dram upto 8oz.Box Dimensions:- Height…5’’/ 12.7cm.Width…10.25’’/ 26cm. Depth…6.25’’/ 16cm. Delivery £35.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Boxed Weights to the Edwardian era.

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SA1242254
Dealers Internal Reference
25016
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An oak cased set of Edwardian brass weights by W.&T.Avery of London for Norfolk County Council. The weights are stamped “E R” and 2731 and dated 1903. They were used by local authorities to check that shops were not short-changing their customers. The weights are 4lb., 2lb. and 1lb. The original mahogany inner case contains 9 weights ranging from 1/2 a dram upto 8oz.Box Dimensions:- Height…5’’/ 12.7cm.Width…10.25’’/ 26cm. Depth…6.25’’/ 16cm. Delivery £35.
Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Antique Brass Boxed Weights to the Edwardian era.

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SA1242254
Dealers Internal Ref
25016
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I An open Edwardian wooden box lined with green baize, housing stamped brass imperial weights.

Edwardian Norfolk County Council Boxed Brass Weights

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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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An open Edwardian wooden box lined with green baize, housing stamped brass imperial weights.
Edwardian Norfolk County Council Boxed Brass Weights
Ref: SA1242254
An open Edwardian wooden box lined with green baize, housing stamped brass imperial weights.
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  • ObjectScale Weights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Wood, Baize
  • ColourWarm Brown, Gold, Green
  • MotifsKnobbed handles, stamped imperial markings, fitted baize lining, brass latches
  • SizeH 12.7 cm (5 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

During the Edwardian era, boxed brass weight sets served as official standard reference masses for local authority inspectors to verify the calibration of commercial scales used in trade.

These precision sets were crafted from solid cast brass and housed within fitted hardwood cases, such as oak or mahogany, lined with green baize or velvet to prevent surface wear.

Authentic pieces feature stamped imperial mass designations, official verification stamps or crests, and fitted period wooden boxes with period brass fittings.

They are best styled open on an office desk, library bookshelf, or sideboard, serving as a functional tactile object and decorative historical accent.

Dust the timber box regularly and apply natural beeswax for protection; clean brass components gently with a dry, soft cloth to preserve the natural aged surface patina.
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