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Original Antique Travelling Apothecary Chemist Balance Scale & Weights W&T AVERY
$ 29.04
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Original Antique Travelling Apothecary Chemist Balance Scales & Weights W & T. AVERYOriginal Antique Travelling Apothecary Chemist Balance Scale & Weights W&T AVERY
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You are bidding on an an Antique Traveling Apothecary Chemist Balance Scale and Weights W & T. Avery. The balance scale beam measures 6" long with a center balance lever of 2" and a tassel at the end measuring 1". The balancing disks are concave measuring 2 1/2" and are made of brass. The discs hang from the beam approximately 5". Included are the following weights:
2 cylindrical weights with the number 1 and 1/2 on the top.
1 rectangular weight indicating TWO DRACHMS (3ij)
1 rectangular weight indicating ONE DRACHMS (3j)
1 rectangular weight indicating 2 SCRUPLFS (backwards eij)
1 rectangular weight indicating 1 1/2 SCRUPLFS (3 g)
1 rectangular weight indicating 1 SCRUPLES (backwards e)
1 rectangular weight indicating HALF SCRUPLE
The above weights have W&T AVERY LIMITED BURINGHAM in raised letters
The following brass cut weights indicating grains ranging from 6,5 4, 3, 2, grains.
Both the weights and balance are housed in an oak wooden box with a front hasp. The oak box has no cracks or breaks and is in very good condition. All the other items are in good condition although there are spots of patina on the brass.
NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. SHIP IN THE 48 US STATES ONLY.
IMPORTANT TERMS OF SALE:
All descriptions above reflect an honest evaluation of the item's condition and appearance.
High bidder to pay for postage and handling of this item.
High bidder must reply to seller within 3 days of auction closing, and payment must arrive within 10 days of the auction's closing date or the next highest bidder will be contacted for the opportunity to purchase the item.
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