Description

A set of late Victorian or Edwardian oak and brass floor-standing scales by W. & T. Avery Ltd., Birmingham.
Totally original and complete set of scales , weights and graduated height measure of brass and oak construction .The balance beam cast "W. & T. Avery BIRMINGHAM ' , the scales and a set of polished brass weights 16st. to 1st ., the height measuring to 7 feet.
The shaped moulded edge base with the step upholstered in its original carpet or Kilim covering with studded trim . The base fitted with a small flapped compartment. Raised on rectangular block feet .
Established in Birmingham in 1818 , W & T. Avery Ltd., is a renowned British manufacturer or weighing machines and scales . In 1885 the company bought the legendary Soho Foundry the former steam engine factory of James Watt & Co..
In excellent original condition.
*NB. Similar examples sold :
Christie's London 17/05/2011 Lot 492 �3000.
Christie's London 24/11/1999 Lot 360 �7475.
Christie's London 06/06/2001 Lot 619 �2585
Christie's London 22/11/2011 Lot168 �2750
Christie's London 01/02/2011 Lot 437 �14,375
H 84"
W 14"
D 24"
England c.1900
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Internal Ref: ML 1901