Apothecary's scales by W. and T. Avery's with weights (scruples and drachms) and case, dated 1847. Length of beam 4 15/16", sensitivity 0.06gr. Apothecary's scales, with weights and case, 1847 1847
Reconstruction of the "comprehensive balance" of al Khazini described in "The Book of the Balance of Wisdom" 1978
Early medieval bronze folding balance. Copy of a balance in Guildhall Museum; found in Lime Street 1959
100 oz "Auctioneers' Plate Valuing" sensitive brass balance and weights by De Grave and Co., 1901-2, for silver specie, in fitted mahogany case 22"x11 1/2"x5" deep. (Also used in valuations for probate etc. Listed by De Grave Short and Co. Ltd, London, in catalogue of 1900 Portable auctioneer's equal-arm balance 1901-1902
Wrought-iron bullion balance, c.A.D.1800, French. Beam 60cm (23 5/8"), open box-ends, knife-edge fulcrum in forked suspension. Pans of sheet iron with 3 chain supports, one round dished, 28cm (11" diam.) and one "slipper" pan 47.5cm (18 3/4") by 32.5cm (12 3/4") Wrought-iron bullion balance 1800-1810
Brass sovereign balance with agate box beam by Pooley and a stack of brass weights for 1, 2,5,20,50,100 & 200 sovereigns Brass sovereign balance with agate box beam by Pooley and a stack of brass weights for 1
Automatic one-pan analytical balance, 1963 (Oertling model HO5) Automatic one-pan analytical balance 1963
Jeweller's balance with accessories:- (a) weight-gauge for pearls, 4.6" diam.; (b) French weight-gauge for diamonds, 4"x1.875"; (c) folding weight-gauge for diamonds; (d) caliper-gauge for measuring precious stones; (e) box of weights - 3 weights missing; (f) jeweller's shovel; (g) two auxiliary scalepans Jeweller's balance with accessories:- (a) weight-gauge for pearls
Set of 19th century Heavy Commercial Scales, consisting of 39" Wrought Iron Beam with Swan neck ends, fitted with self contained knife edges, gallows central suspension with upward pointer and inserted steel fulcrum pin and bearing block, stamped with lead seal of Devon Weights and Measures Inspector; and 2 18" square flat wood pans with chain and hook suspensions. (Pans slightly cracked) Set of 19th century Heavy Commercial Scales