| Description |
Lot of four English folding scales. The first item is a De Grave & Son, London, brass scale for gold sovereigns in a wooden box has the original maker's label in the bottom of the box and a gold weights label under the lid. Good condition with a slight warp in the lid of the box. Measures 5.4 x 0.9 x 0.7 inches. The second item is a brass scale for guineas is housed in a wooden box. The original descriptive label is intact in the bottom of the box. Very good condition. Measures 5.5 x 0.9 x 0.5 inches. The third item is a Stephen Houghton & Son, Ormskirk, brass scale for guineas, shillings, and sovereigns is in a wooden box with the original maker's label in the bottom. A gold weights label is intact on the underside of the lid. Good condition with numerous small marks on the box and a warp to the lid so that the latch does not engage. Measures 5.3 x 1.0 x 0.6 inches. The final item is a W. & T. Avery, Birmingham, brass scale for sovereigns is in a wooden box and has AVERY LTD stamped on the counterweight. A strip of black velvet is in the bottom of the box and the original maker's label is under the lid. Very good condition. Measures 6.5 x 1.1 x 0.8 inches. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15712 (realized $408).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11698 |
