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Antique Questions Forum / 1936/7 English AVERY Beam Scale

« on: June 07, 2013, 05:14:30 pm »

A friend of mine saved this from the skip whilst updating a UK chemist shop, He thought (correctly) that it'd be an item that I would appreciate due to the excellent build quality.



Bigger images and varied shots here (although my photography and camera aren't the best) - 

http://imageshack.us/a/img689/5622/scales002.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img32/9932/scales009.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img546/9562/scales008.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img708/1286/scales007.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img689/1585/scales006.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img42/5808/scales005.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img707/3488/scales004.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img9/8084/scales003.jpg

Bit of info found on google for what looks to be the same model -

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1936-english-avery-beam-scale-brass-weights-wood
http://www.christies.com/lotFinder/lot_details.aspx?intObjectID=4591021
http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/avery-scales.-22ins-tall,-black-chrome-dispensi-5-c-uorv0s3aeh

It did come with some stacking weights, although no sign of them atm. The photos aren't great but you may be able to see slight tarnishing/pitting on the chromed parts, otherwise the enamel and stainless are very good condition.

I see this is not a big money item and not really looking to sell - I love owning these solidly built beauties which are IMO a real tribute to proper British engineering!