| Description |
Four Interesting Pocket-Sized Scales. The largest case measures 6.8 x 3.3 x 1.2 inches, made by Young & Son, Scale Makers to Her Majesty, Leicester Square, London. This is an old apothecary scale, with an iron beam and brass pans. The original label remains mounted to the inside lid. The beveled case resembles mahogany, is felt-lined at the bottom, and has 18 square apothecary weights. The box has one broken hinge and small areas of rust on the iron parts. The second scale is a beautiful, compact jeweler's scale with a mounted face plate that reads Compliments of/ Kossuth Marx Jewelry Co. Ltd/New York. This is a self-contained scale for measuring carat weights, with all of its fittings in polished brass or silver plate. The deep pans are white metal. Five bell-shaped weights and five fractional weights are housed in the custom cherry wood case, which opens the long way. It measures 6.1 x 2.7 x 1.2 inches The third scale is a small, rudimentary case design from two blocks of wood, drilled and routed to hold the scale weights and mechanism, and the two blocks hinged together with dual clasps. The iron parts show light rust and discoloration, while the chain-suspended brass pans are well preserved. It measures 5.6 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches The fourth scale is by the English firm W. & T. Avery, and is so-marked in gold lettering on the leatherette-covered case. A combination of wire and brass parts is in good condition. An angled enclosure includes a half sovereign and a sovereign coin weight. The size is 6.1 x 2.6 x 0.8 inches. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15715 (realized $156).
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