24th May, 2023 12:00

Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books

 
  Lot 97
 

A Large & Impressive Inspectors Beam Kit

English, c.1920, the scale beams engraved 'COUNTY BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL, W. & T. AVERY LTD, BIRMINGHAM' and all numbered 3398, 3399 and 3400, the massive French polished storage cabinet opening to reveal 3 sets of beam scales dismantled and fitted into custom slots for storage, the set contains an oak tripod mounted set engraved to weigh 56LB, a board mounted set engraved to weigh 7LB, and a small board mounted set engraved to weigh 1LB,

Note: We have been unable to find a set of this size and form having been offered for sale at auction.

Sold for £600

Result plus buyers premium


 

English, c.1920, the scale beams engraved 'COUNTY BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL, W. & T. AVERY LTD, BIRMINGHAM' and all numbered 3398, 3399 and 3400, the massive French polished storage cabinet opening to reveal 3 sets of beam scales dismantled and fitted into custom slots for storage, the set contains an oak tripod mounted set engraved to weigh 56LB, a board mounted set engraved to weigh 7LB, and a small board mounted set engraved to weigh 1LB,

Note: We have been unable to find a set of this size and form having been offered for sale at auction.

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