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	Letter Balance with Stamp Box S103* Original quality brass letter balance in the original matt gilt finish. The face is calibrated up to 6 ounces and bears the registration number for the year 1888. The lower clip is to hold the letters whilst weighing and the hinged cover to the reverse, simulating an envelope, opens to reveal the stamp storage cavity. A little discoloured to the inside hinge area otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. A super little hard to find letter balance. Body 1.5" x 1" x 1", total length 1.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £265.00


Salter Letter Balance S102* Original quality pressed tin letter clip balance with a top ring and a lower expanding clip to hold the letter. The gloss finished paper face is detailed in black with calibrations up to 4 ounces and the knotted rope with an arrow through logo and Salter's for the manufacturer 'Salter & Co'. The postal rates shown are for the years 1923 to 1940. The paper dial is curling at two corners but otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. Dial 2" x 1", total 4" x 1" x 0.25". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £56.00


	Salter No20 Spring Balance S101 Original quality, 1920's, circular cast iron hanging scales with a brass face and wrought iron top ring and lower hook. The face is calibrated in 1lb divisions and will weigh up to 200lbs. The dial is impressed "No20 Salter's Spring Balance", "Made in England", "Silvester's Patent" and "To Weigh 200lb". All has been cleaned, lacquered and is fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order. Body 5.5" diameter x 17" total length x 1.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £45.00


Guinea Scale S100 Original quality set of 18th century folding pocket guinea scales, to weigh gold, guineas and half guineas. These brass scales fold down in cantilever fashion when the lid of the mahogany case is closed over and down. The brass is in the old patinated finish and the case is in a good mahogany colour. The directions for use labels are intact to the inside floor and lid and also detail the maker 'A. Wilkinson Ormskirk (late of Kirkby) Near Liverpool'. All is complete, working and in superb condition. Case 5.25" x 1" x 0.5", scale 3" tall when set up. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £156.00


	Confectionery Scales & Weights S98* Original quality set of cast iron confectionery shop counter scales with brass pans, a central brass frame to the pointer and a stack of circular flat brass weights. These scales are in the original paintwork and are embossed 'W & T Avery' for the manufacturer and 'To Weigh 2lb'. The lead custom seal is stamped 1896 and the weights are from 1lb down to 1/4oz. A great looking set of scales, lacquered, fully overhauled and complete and in good and working order. Base 3.5" x 12.5", weights 2.5" x 2.5", total scale 14.5" x 16.5" x 8". Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00


Confectionery Scales & Weights S97* Set of original quality, 1920's, cast iron sweet shop scales in the original green paintwork with brass pans and a stack of seven circular flat brass weights. The scales are embossed 'To Weigh 2lbs' and with original transfers for the manufacturer. 'Gardner & Sons 572 Wandsworth Road SW'. The cast brass pan for the weights is impressed also for the same scale maker and the stack of old brass weights has been put together to suit but are of the correct graduation of weights 1lb down to 1/4oz. All is complete and in good and working order. Scale base 11" x 3.5", with pan 14" x 8.75" and 7.5" tall and weights 2.75" x 2.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £165.00


	Salter 20T. Trade Balance S96 Original quality, 1920's, circular cast iron spring balance with a brass dial, a top hanging hook and a bottom hook with a swivel. This scale is calibrated to weigh up to 200 lbs with 1lb divisions and the brass face is detailed 'No 20T Salters Trade Balance', 'Silvester Patent, Made In England, To Weigh 200lbs by 1lbs' and with the knotted rope trademark. All has been fully overhauled, polished and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order. Dial 9.25", total length 25.5" and 2" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £75.00


Avery Shop Counter Scales S95* Set of original quality, 1920's, grocer's shop counter scales manufactured by W&T Avery Ltd. The main body is in white enamel on cast iron with a fan shaped centre section glazed to each side with the moving needle inside. For weighing below 1lb the dial is to be read and for above 1lb, weights need to be added accordingly to the brass slab. The adjustable feet and various other fittings attached are also in brass, the food slab is in white ceramic with a crest for W&T Avery applied and the same crest appears on one panel of the central upright section. The base unit is marked in green paint 'White Knight' to both sides, 'To weigh 10lb' and 'British Made at Birmingham, England' to the other. The china slab has several chips to the underside and the enamel to the body has a few chips here and there, but generally this scale is very bright and clean, complete and in good and working order. This scale looks like a boring 'Shop Fan Scale', but this example is earlier, better quality and much more interesting than most similar scales, and still has the customs and excise impressed lead stamp to the central section. Spread of base 18" x 9", maximum 19" x 9" and 22.5" high. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £265.00


	Day & Millward Ceramaic Scale Plate S83* Original quality, late 19th century, white ceramic scale slab originally from a counter scale used in grocers or dairy counters etc. A good transfer detail for the maker 'Day & Millward' limited 'Patentees London & Birmingham', and the logo of the figure of the scales of justice. A good clean example, complete and in good order. 8" x 0.5". Click on photo for a larger view. Price: £75.00


W&T Avery Doctors Surgery Scales S82* Original quality, 1920's, oak stand on scales with polished brass fittings and the original set of cup weights. The steel yard weighing principle is accurate to the ounce and the sliding upright height measure can be used to measure both children and adults using the steel screw in rod and reading the scale where marked with arrows, to the top of the main column. The main base platform and central column are in honey coloured oak, the front scale is marked down boxwood slips with a box wood central rod sliding up and down and the carpet panel also appears to be original. The brass was originally nickel or chrome plated but has now worn back to the brass and all has been lacquered. The weights, when not in use, are stored in a small compartment to the left and rear of the floor section, see a lift up hinged lid. All is in superb and full working order and a great looker in any bathroom. The brass beam is impressed for the maker 'W&T Avery Ltd, Birmingham', and the cup weights are stamped to the top rim respectivly '16','8','4','2' and '1' stones. Base 23 x 13", height with measuring rod down 53" and will measure up to 7ft high. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £1,450.00


	Huge Copper Scale Scoop S81* Original quality huge, early 19th century, scoop shaped copper scalepan, probably from a large wrought iron beam scale for weighing grain etc. Good thick copper rolled over a wrought iron frame. With minor dents, but no holes or metal fatigue. An unusual item, ideal for a fruit bowl. Has been polished and lacquered and is complete and in good order. 24" x 18.5" x 5". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £90.00


Salter Spring Balance S76 Original quality brass faced spring balance larger than average for this shape, circa 1900. The brass dial is stamped 'Salter's Improved Spring Balance' and 'Warranted' and is calibrated to weigh 112lb (1 cwt). The sheet steel body is pitted but otherwise all is complete and in good and working order and has been lacquered. The lower hook is probably not original. Face 14.75" x 2.5", total length 19" and 1.75" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £50.00


	Cast Iron Confectionery Scales S67* Set of original quality, 1920's, confectionery shop scales with a stack of seven brass weights, 1lb down to 1/4oz. The scales are in the original gold paint with the original brass pans and fittings. These scales will weigh up to 2lb and are marked 'J. Farquharson & Sons London'. Some of the paintwork is flaking at the base edges, otherwise all is complete and in good and working order. The weights are of various ages but the graduations are correct 1lb, 8oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz, 1/2oz, and 1/4oz. Scale base 12.5" x 4" x 7" high and 7.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £165.00


Winfield Brass Postal Balance S66* Original quality, late 19th century, brass letter scale in the original green patination and marked for the manufacturer "RW Winfield of Birmingham". Used to weigh letters for posting and calibrated in half ounces to 4 ounces with the postal rate of 2d per ounce. 6.5" high, 3.25" base diameter. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £165.00


	Salter Family Scale S61* Original quality, 1920's, cast iron family scale, model number 50 with the white enamel face, to weigh up to 7lb.. The body retains the original green paintwork and the enamel dial is near mint and details 'Salter' for the manufacturer, 'Made in England' and 'C.Cussons Ltd. The Technical Works Manchester 7' and '7lb. by 1/2oz.'. Interestingly this is the first we have seen marked for and presumably made for a different company. Is this 'Cussons' the soap manufacturer? All has been lacquered and fully overhauled and is complete and in good and working order. 12" tall x 6.5" diameter base; 8.75" diameter pan. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £156.00


Set of Domestic Scales and Weights S55* Set of original quality, late 19th century, cast iron domestic scales, with the original steel pan, and a full set of matching weights standing to the front of the scale base. Much of the original paintwork has been retained and all has been fully overhauled, cleaned and lacquered. The six original cast iron weights are from 7lb. down to 4oz., with a 2oz. and 1oz. flat brass weight. The whole can be lifted and carried by using the ring grip to each side. The inside of the steel pan is discoloured and a little pitted, but it has no holes and the set of scales overall is very usable for the kitchen. Complete and in good and working order. 17.5" wide base including side grips,11" high; pan 14.25" x 9.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £165.00


	Salter's Family Scale S41* Original quality cast iron scale, circa 1900, with a brass face and rectangular lift-off steel pan. The face is marked 'Class 11 Salter's Improved Family Scale No. 50' and 'Silverster's Patent to Weigh 14lbs.'. The central needle can be adjusted . All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order. 6.75" diameter base x 12.75" tall including pan; pan 11" x 7.5" x 2.75". Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £140.00


Salter's Dynamometer S24 Original quality, 1920's, brass faced 'Dynamometer', manufactured by Salter, with a cast iron body with four large springs and two large apertures for fixing to the wire guide ropes. Said to be used to measure the stress or strength on wire ropes on a huge Industrial land crane. The brass face is calibrated in 25lb units to 4500lb. The brass face is also marked 'Salter Improved Dynamometer', 'Made In England' and '4G/3195'. It bears the arrow mark for war department use, also '4,500lb by 25lb' and the 'rope knot with the arrow through' logo, for Salter the manufacturer. 14.5" x 10.25" x 2.25" front to back, 10.25" diameter of brass face. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £165.00


	Brass Grocer's Beam Scales S8* Set of original quality brass grocer's beam scales on mahogany base, circa 1900. Stamped 'class B to weigh 1 lb' and the maker's name to cross beam 'E. Maud 336 Old Street London' and the weight pan is stamped 'E. Crane Lewisham' either the owner's or wholesaler's name. Will dismantle to seven pieces plus base. The brass has been lacquered. Complete and in good and working order. Base 16" x 8", height 16.25". Click on photo for a larger view. Price: £165.00


Salter's Balance S1 Original quality, 19th century, spring balance to weigh 24 lb in 1/2 lb divisions, with a brass face marked 'Warranted Salter's Improved Spring Balance'. All has been cleaned and lacquered. Minor metal fatigue to brass face, otherwise complete and in good and working order. 11.25" long. Click on photo for a larger view. Price: £40.00


	Brass Letter Balance PS23* Original quality brass postal scale on the original serpentine fronted mahogany plinth on bun feet and with the original set of six circular flat brass weights. The letter plate is impressed with the postal rates for the years 1897 to 1915 and the weights are 1lb down to 1/2 oz. The brass has been polished and lacquered and all is complete and in good and working order. 10.5" x 6.25" x 4.5" tall. Price is for the set. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £185.00


Winfield Postal Balance PS22* Original quality, late 19th century, brass 'Candlestick' form letter scale in the original green patination and marked for the manufacturer 'R.W. Winfield of Birmingham'. Used to weigh letters for posting and calibrated in half ounces to 4oz with the postal rate of 2d per ounce. All is complete and in good and working order. 6.5" high and 3.2" diameter of base. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £165.00


	Salter No25 Parcel Balance PS20* Original quality cast iron parcel scale with a super enamelled dial and a brass plate for the parcels. The face is calibrated in lbs and ounces, up to 15lbs and the postal rates are for the years 1935 to 1940 and is marked 'Salter Postal Balance No25' and 'Made In England'. The enamel face is in mint condition, apart from one chip to the centre under the needle centre (very difficult to see). The iron work and brass has been cleaned and lacquered. The dial is adjustable with a twist knob control to one side. All is complete and in good and working order. The cleanest we have seen of this model. Pan 9" x 7" and 10.75" high. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £95.00


Brass Postal Balance PS18* Original quality, late 19th century, brass letter scales on the original mahogany base with bun feet and with the original set of five brass weights. This scale has an oval tray for the letters and is stamped 'Warranted Accurate' to the frame. The weights are all matching and comprise 2 x 4oz and 1 each of 2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz. All is complete and in good and working order. Plinth 7.5" x 4.75" and 4" high. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £112.00


	Brass Letter Balance PS13* Set of original quality, late 19th century, cast brass postal scales for letters and parcels on the original shaped oak base and with the original full set of brass weights, 2lb down to 1oz (six). The scales are stamped 'Warranted Accurate', and the ivorine plaque details the cost of postage for both letters and parcels. The scale of charges here are for the years from 1897 to 1906. All is in superb condition, complete and in good and working order. Base 13" x 9" x 1.5", scales 7" high. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £345.00


Set of Brass Postal Scales PS8* Original quality, late 19th century, brass letter balance with a full set of 7 original brass nesting weights marked 16oz to 1/4oz, all on the original mahogany base. This superb set of scales is complete and in good and working order, and the weights are unusual. The larger brass pan for the letters etc, is a replacement copied from the original damaged one, otherwise all is original. Base 11.5" x 6.5" and 6" high. Click on photo for larger and other views. Price: £270.00

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