Silver, Victorian Furniture, Murano Glass & Beswick Pottery Auction | Studio Ceramics & Antiques

Silver, Victorian Furniture, Murano Glass & Beswick Pottery Auction | Studio Ceramics & Antiques

Lot 631: A Set of Vintage Brass Apothecary Balance Scales in a Velvet-Lined Case

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

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A set of portable brass balance scales of a type traditionally used for pharmaceutical or precision weighing. The set comprises a brass balance beam with a central indicator needle and two circular brass pans suspended by delicate link chains. Included is a brass vertical support pillar with a threaded end for assembly into the case. The set is accompanied by five circular brass weights, stamped with metric denominations including 10 G, two 5 G, and two smaller weights marked 2 and 1. Accessories include a pair of steel tweezers for handling the weights and a circular black disc. The components are housed within a rectangular fitted case lined with deep purple velvet. The exterior of the case is finished in a dark leatherette material with metal latch fasteners.

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