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General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver

General Auction including Antiques & Collectables, Gold & Silver

Lot 136: A Portable Beam Balance Scale with Weights in a Fitted Case

This auction ended on 28 October 2026.

Start price: £5

Estimated price: £40 - £70

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £6

A portable beam balance scale, featuring a handheld central beam with a vertical pointer and a suspension ring. The set includes a folding vertical support rod and two circular pans suspended by fine-link chains. The scale is accompanied by a group of graduated weights. The largest weights are inscribed 20 G.M, 10 G.M, and 5 G.M, with smaller weights marked 2 G.M. A thin flat weight is inscribed WT above 5. The set includes a pair of tweezers in a plastic sleeve, a red-lidded container, a black-lidded container, and a circular mounting plate secured with three screws. All components are housed in a wooden or composite frame case covered in black corduroy-textured fabric, lined with black velvet, and fitted with two silver-toned metal clasps. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item or its packaging.


Condition report:

The scale shows signs of handling and age. The metal components exhibit surface oxidation, areas of tarnish, and small spots of green verdigris, particularly around the chain attachments and beam pivots. The velvet-lined interior of the case shows dust accumulation and impressions from the stored components. The exterior fabric shows light surface wear. The metal clasps and hinges appear functional. The set is supplied in its original fitted case.