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Scales — Sundries - Philips Auctions Australia
Auction House:
| Philips Auctions Australia | |
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| Number of lots recorded: | 21 |
| Lots with images: | 21 |
| Prices available: | 21 |
Category:
Scales
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | A set of bullion and assaying balances, by Oertling, London, originally purchased from Joseph Taylor of the Derwent foundry, Birmingham for the Melbourne mint which was established in 1872, housed in a substantial glazed cedar cabinet on a stand with two… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of antique brass W & T Avery balance beam scales with weights, early 20th century, in fine condition, the scales mounted on a mahogany base with a single drawer, accompanied by ten weights, with stamp of W & T Avery, Birmingham twice to the beams,… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of German GPW gold weighing scales, made by Gottinger Prazisionswagen Fabrik for H.B. Selby & Co Pty Ltd, Melbourne and Sydney, specialist importers and manufacturers of scientific instruments 1930s-1983, the precision brass balance scales housed in… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of British Savage & Co '4lb' brass store scales, circa 1880, the antique patented 'Agate Balance' balance beam scales mounted on a timber stand, stamped Savage & Co., Love Lane, Eastcheap, complete with four graduated weights. Height 69.5 cm. Width… | *** |  |
| *** | An interesting set of Georgian nesting weights, late 18th century, the four pound set typically set within a bucket style house with a decorative swing carry handle and hinging, the internal pieces all marked; and engraved G G to top and with the insignia… | *** |  |
| *** | Three sets of Chinese pocket gold scales and two weights, mid 19th century, the hardwood cased 'Dotchin' or gold scales of typical form with a graduated bone beam, brass pan and weight, in a pivot-joined shaped case with brass catch, together with two… | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Chinese hardwood-cased dotchin (gold scales), mid-19th century, of typical form with a graduated bone beam and brass pan and weight, in a pivot-joined shaped hardwood case with brass catch. Length 34.5 cm. (case) | *** |  |
| *** | A set of six antique brass Imperial bell weights, with maker's marks of J. Cole of Melbourne, the bell weights of typical form, in 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 troy ounce sizes, each with stamped weight marks and maker's marks. Height 15 cm and smaller | *** |  |
| *** | An antique Chinese hardwood-cased dotchin (gold scales), mid-19th century, of typical form with a graduated bone beam and brass pan and weight, in a pivot-joined shaped hardwood case with brass catch. Length 32 cm. (case) | *** |  |
| *** | A cased set of Pharmacist's weights, labelled 'August Sauter, Germany, For Felton, Grimwade, Melbourne', first half 20th century, an apparently complete and original set graduated from 5mg foil weights to 50gr. Polished metal weights, fitted with tweezers… | *** |  |
| *** | A set of Edwardian Bay & Millward brass Balance scales, early 20th century, probably apothecary scales, with brass pans and upon a timber base; maker's stamp to beam, height 60 cm, width 50 cm, depth 25 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A set of vintage brass Henry-Louis Becker Fils & Co Balance scales, 20th century, Brussels and France, retailed through scientific instrument supplier H.R Selby & Co limited Melbourne and Sydney, the scales with stamp to beam, timber maker's plaque and… | *** |  |
| *** | Two sets of brass Troy weights, 19th century, nesting cup-shaped | *** |  |
| *** | A large group of assorted brass scale weights, variously 19th century and later, mostly smaller weights, various shapes | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian brass and steel beam balance, mid-19th century, apparently unmarked, mounted on a mahogany box base with a drawer. Height 51 cm. Width 42 cm. Depth 21 cm | *** |  |
| *** | Two antique Quadrant-form letter scales, early 20th century, one marked 'Made in Germany'. Height 19 cm, and shorter | *** |  |
| *** | A set of antique brass Balance scales and six weights, late 19th century, probably postal scales, with a pierced and raised base decorated with foliate bands with paterae and having three pans for the stamped graduated weights, with a lyre shaped frame… | *** |  |
| *** | A group of brass scale weights, variously 19th century and later, thirteen in all, nesting, associated and incomplete sets | *** |  |
| *** | A Victorian oak-cased set of pan scales and weights, w. and T. Avery, latter half 19th century, the hanging beam supporting two brass pans, with five troy and four penny weights, in original labelled oak, height 4 cm. Width 18 cm. Depth 11 cm (case) | *** |  |
| *** | A set of antique brass balance scales, circa 1900, of typical form with a stem on a stepped base and marble platform, the two arms with mask finials supporting chain suspended dishes, height 49 cm, width 36 cm | *** |  |
| *** | A Salter’s ‘Improved spring Balance, Class II’, early 20th century, retailed by H. Berry & Co., Sydney, to weigh 50 pounds, fitted with a hanging hook and an iron pan suspended on chains. Height 91 cm | *** |  |