Description:brass
double beam balance on an oval brass base
oval shaped pans are
wonderfully decorated with large enameled blue flowers &
green leaves complete set of six weights 4oz, 2oz, 1oz,
1/2oz & (2) 1/4oz included most attractive
Size:20cm wide
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Item
No.SC0015
Medium:Tin
Type:Spring Balance
Origin:American
Date:
circa 1890
Maker:The Gem Postal Scale
Description: Japanned tin scale (defined as glossy
black enamel finish decorated in the Japanese style)
permanent celluloid insert shows domestic postal rates for
letters, printed matter & merchandise, catalogs, books and
newspapers
rated in cents weight limit one pound
choice condition
Size:
11.9cm wide
x 7.2cm deep x 11.6cm high
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Item
No.SC0019
Medium:Silver
Type:Spring Balance
Origin:British
Date:
circa 1871
Maker:Unknown
Description:tiny
pocket letter scale
cylindrical shape with engine turned
decoration postal scale concealed inside outer case, which
screws apart to open - inner sleeve is graduated in ounces &
rated in pence it also has a concealed drop down clip to
hold letter for weighing
similar in style to John
Sheldon patented scales scarce & desirable
Size:
5.5cm long x
0.8cm diameter
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Item
No.SC0020
Medium:Sterling Silver
Type:Quadrant Balance
Origin:
American
Date:
circa 1880
Maker:Unknown
Type
& Description: Art
Nouveau period pendulum type scale on a tripod base with shell
& foliate feet
calibrated in grammes & ounces
circular pan is impressed with concentric rings design made
for domestic & export markets
most elegant
Size:14.5cm high
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