Description

Set of late C19th early C20th Edwardian period oak and brass weighing and height measuring scales by W & T. Avery , Birmingham.
Quality set of brass and oak countryhouse or club scales , with complete set of stacking �conical� brass weights and with an engraved and calibrated adjustable height oak measuring pole . The balance beam with sliding ounce adjustment and cast with the maker's name of �W & T . Avery , Birmingham � .
The shaped moulded-edge base platform with a step upholstered in it's original red leatherette with bound surround margins. The base fitted with a hinged flap at the rear , to store the loose brass weights for transportation. The whole raised on flattened concealed rectangular feet.
The scales weigh from 1-16 stone , whilst the height measures to 7 feet.
Established in Birmingham in 1818 , "W & T Avery Ltd " is a renowned British manufacturer of weighing scales and machines . In 1885 the company bought the legendary Soho Foundry , the former steam engine factory of James Watt & Co.
In excellent original condition, with a golden hue to the oak and aged mellow patination to brass.
*NB . Identical examples sold:
Christie�s London 17/05/2011 Lot 492 �3000
Christie�s London 24/11/1999 Lot 360 �7475
Christie�s London 06/06/2001 Lot 619 �2585
Christie�s London 22/11/2011 Lot 168 �2750
Christie�s London 01/02/2011 Lot 437 �14375
H 84�
W 14�
D 24�
England c.1900
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