9th Oct, 2024 11:00
The Fine Collectors Sale
City of Birmingham, Set of 5 Avoirdupois Globe Wights
English, dated 1903, engraved 'CITY OF BIRMINGHAM W & T Avery Birmingham' with multiple exchequer marks, weights 56lb, 28lb, 14lb, 7lb, 4lb,
Footnote: this set of weights was specially made to be used by the weights and measures department to calibrate any of the inspector's weights that were to be taken out on site. These weights are fitted with a screw cap with adjusting cavity below to the base. A feature only used on working standard weights.
Sold for £650
Result plus buyers premium
English, dated 1903, engraved 'CITY OF BIRMINGHAM W & T Avery Birmingham' with multiple exchequer marks, weights 56lb, 28lb, 14lb, 7lb, 4lb,
Footnote: this set of weights was specially made to be used by the weights and measures department to calibrate any of the inspector's weights that were to be taken out on site. These weights are fitted with a screw cap with adjusting cavity below to the base. A feature only used on working standard weights.
Auction: The Fine Collectors Sale, 9th Oct, 2024
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