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Lot 477: A Victorian W & T Avery Ltd Brass Pillar Balance Scale with Weights on Wooden Base
A Victorian brass pillar balance scale manufactured by W & T Avery Ltd of Birmingham. The instrument features a central vertical brass pillar supporting a horizontal balance beam with a pointed indicator. To one side, a circular brass pan is suspended by three linked brass chains, while the opposing side features a flat brass plate supported from beneath by a curved brass yoke. The assembly is mounted onto a rectangular solid wooden plinth. The balance beam is stamped with the manufacturer mark W & T AVERY LTD above BIRMINGHAM. One pan features a central inset disc stamped AVERY LTD and 1 lb. The scale is accompanied by a collection of brass weights, with visible denominations including 1 OZ, 2 OZ, and 4 OZ.
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