A group of Balances and scales pieces includes a Callcott and Malpas spring balance (incomplete) face and mechanism only, balance pans (4) 2 7/8 inches, 3 inches, 3 3/8 inches and 6 1/4 inches diameter, a balance mechanism with no pan or base, inscribed Warranted Accurate on the arm, a Balance scale on a wooden base with one pan and a swing arm, with one pan 2 3/4 inches, with an unrelated balance swing arm and a clock-style pointer hand, in mixed second-hand condition
A set of portable balance scales by Avery de Grave, London, scale complete (no weights) to weigh 1lb, the balance pans stamped with crowned EIIR monogram 1955 and 1959, in excellent condition, with label 'Borough of Boston' affixed to the inside of the lid and stamped on the balance arm, in a self-contained wooden carrying box, comes with books (5) European Coin weights for English Coins, by Gerard Houben (1978), Scales and Balances by J.T.Graham (1981), Sovereign Balances Part 1 - Standard Rockers. by Michael A. Crawforth (1984), Sacra Moneta Lead Weights - The David Rogers Collection by Norman Biggs and Paul Withers (Galata 2001), and an auction catalogue Christie's - Scientific Instruments, Tools and Other Apparatus July 1996, all in good second-hand condition
A Sovereign balance scale, in brass, by Harrison's as illustrated on page 238 (last picture) of the revised Marsh/Hill book, in good secondhand condition, in the card box
A Sovereign holder, to hold a Sovereign and a Half Sovereign, oval shaped, Early 20th Century style, silver coloured, not hallmarked, in good secondhand condition
A Sovereign purse in the shape of a pocket watch 50mm diameter 1887 in brass, with 'Gothic' style head of Queen Victoria, crossed flags below, bearing the legend TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 , the reverse THE JUBILEE PURSE / TRADE MARK REGISTERED / O.T. & S., in very good second-hand condition
Balance Scales, a large brass set by W.& T. Avery, Birmingham, (c.1930s style), a set of Sovereign weights (3) by De Grave, Short & Fanner, of 100 Sovereigns, 50 Sovereigns, and 30 Sovereigns, a set of opera glasses in a leather case (circa early 20th Century), three sets of spectacles (c.1920-1930s style) in contemporary cases, one by Thomas Armstrong & Bro. Ltd. A spring balance scale by Salter to weigh 10lb by Half Ounce increments (face and hook only) and an incomplete balance scale with arm, one balance pan (5 inches diametyer) and attaching chain, in fair to good secondhand condition
Coin Cabinet professionally made by Peter Nichols or St. Leonards, 445mm x 305mm x 440mm, 30 trays and three drawers, all felts included, lockable with key, in excellent second hand condition, collection from our offices only, no postal
Enamelled (2) Crown 1819 Reverse enamelled in 6 colours, the obverse with hinged brooch mount (pin removed), Good workmanship, Crown 1822 Reverse enamelled in 7 colours, Fair workmanship
Enamelled (3) Halfcrown 1817 Bull Head, Reverse enamelled in 6 colours, with brooch mount attached to the obverse (pin removed), very good workmanship, Halfcrown 1834 reverse enamelled in 6 colours, good workmanship, Halfcrown 1887 Jubilee Head, Reverse enamelled in 6 colours, the obverse has had a mount removed, Fair workmanship
Enamelled (4) Florin 1896 Reverse enamelled in 5 colours, with a protective coating, a colourful example with fair workmanship, Shilling 1826 Reverse partly enamelled in 6 colours, fair workmanship, Shilling Large Jubilee Head, now dated 1887, Reverse enamelled in 4 colours, fair workmanship, Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head Withdrawn type, Reverse enamelled in 3 colours, fair workmanship
Enamelled (4) Halfcrown 1836 Reverse enamelled in 5 colours, the obverse with brooch mount attached (pin removed), fair workmanship, Shilling 1819 Reverse enamelled in 4 colours, fair workmanship, with loop mount at the top, Shilling George IV Lion on Crown reverse, the reverse enamelled, gilded and enamelled in 3 colours, fair workmanship, Shilling Victoria Large Jubilee Head, now dated 1887 reverse enamelled in 5 colours, the obverse with hinged brooch mount attached (pin removed), fair workmanship
Enamelled (5) Shilling 1826 Reverse enamelled in 6 colours, fair workmanship, holed, Shilling Victoria Large Jubilee Head, now dated 1887, Reverse enamelled in 5 colours, fair workmanship, with a loop mount attached at the top, Sixpence 1816 the obverse re-engraved and enamelled in 3 colours, fair workmanship, Sixpence 1826 Lion on Crown Reverse, enamelled in 2 colours, with loop mount at the top, fair workmanship, Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head, Withdrawn type, Gilded, the Reverse enamelled in 5 colours, good workmanship
Enamelled (8) Double Florins 1887 (2) the first in a suspension mount, reverse in 4 colours, fair workmanship, the second, reverse in 6 colours, pin mount on the obverse, good workmanship, Halfcrown 1887 reverse in 5 colours, fair workmanship, pin mounted on the obverse, Shillings (2) 1826 reverse in 6 colours, fair workmanship, with loop mount attached to the top, 1895 reverse in 5 colours, fair workmanship, Sixpences 1887 (2) the first gilded, reverse in 4 colours, fair workmanship, the second in 4 colours, fair workmanship, and a sixpence-sized 'Draped Crown and Shield reverse, reverse in 5 colours, this mounted, fair workmanship
Enamelled, Pin Brooch in 9 carat gold containing an enamelled France One Franc 1918 10 colours workmanship of excellent quality, total weight 9.46 grammes
FantasyPennies modern restrike issues (5) 1887 Jubilee Head, 1933, 1937 Edward VIII, 1952, 1954 the first four UNC with practically full lustre and with some surface residue, the 1954 toned
Figurines (2) of Buddhas carved in red coral, the first 71mm tall and weighing 74.34 grammes, the second 42mm tall and weighing 40.50 grammes, both in good second-hand condition
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeDecimal Five Pence 1979 struck around 5-10% off centre with around 2mm blank flan from 7 to 12 o'clock, Plain edge, A/UNC, comes with a letter of authenticity signed by G.P.Dyer 27/8/1980
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeGroat 1839 a spectacular double striking an additional striking over a part of the coin makes the coin 20mm wide at it's widest point, the coin showing an elongated REGINA in the legend, Fine and highly unusual
Paranumismatic items a mixed lot includes Jewellery items, with crosses, pendants, charms, brooches, chains and rings, some costume jewellery, includes silver items (approximately 0.6 Kilos) and base metal items, varied condition
Postal Balance Scales (2) the first with 290mm x 145mm x 150mm, scale on a wooden base, the weighing plate inscribed with Rates of Postage 1oz. To 16oz. Showing postage costs of in two columns including rates for books, comes with three weights 8oz. 4oz. and 2oz. In very good second-hand condition, the second also on a wooden base 217mm x 110mm x 110mm, the weighing plate inscribed with the Inland Letter Post rates, comes with three weights 6oz. 4oz. and 2oz. in very good second-hand condition. Collection only - No postal
Proof set Box for a Gold 1937 set, in good secondhand condition, an adhesive label has been partly removed from the base, the remainder possibly removable with care
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilees a 5-piece set 2022 Obverses depicting the Queen in Portrait for Silver Jubilee, Golden Jubilee, Diamond Jubilee, Sapphire Jubilee and Platinum Jubilee, each with reverse of the Royal Coat of Arms with supporters, each 40mm diameter 0.5 grammes of .999 gold FDC with certificates
SilverIngots (12) The American Royal Mint each 15 Grains .999 Silver and with a different zodiac sign Limited Edition Proof. Will be 12 ounces of pure silver
Sovereign 1818 Fantasy Restrike by the Pobjoy Mint, 8 grammes of 22 carat gold, Lustrous UNC in the Pobjoy Mint box of issue with certificate stating only 100 minted
USA Fantasy Banknotes in Silver (6 notes) each note One Quarter Pound (4 troy ounces) of .999 Fine Silver (so 24 ounces of silver in this lot) $1, $5, $10, $100, $ Million, $ Billion each 4 ounce silver note with elaborate and eye catching designs prooflike BU 5 out of the 6 in plush velvet presentation cases
Weighing scale (c.1960s) with a set of apothecaries weights, inscribed 'Made in India' in a black carrying case with 15 weights, in good second-hand condition along with Balance Scales 19th Century in oval-shaped Japanned cases (2) the first with two weights 5 8 and 2 16, the second with a set of five weights, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, 7 S, 5 8, and 2 16, both complete, in fair second-hand condition, the cases with some rust
Weighing scale, antique, County of the Parts of Lindsey (Lincolnshire), inscribed 'For Outdoor Use' 380mm x 180mm x 65mm in good second-hand condition, Collection only - No postal
Weights and Apothecaries Weights (3 sets), the Apothecaries Weights as follows: the first a set of 28 weights, includes 200 grammes to 2 grammes (10) and various milligram weights (18) a set in a wooden box, with tweezers, the second in good second-hand condition, the second containing 5 weights 100 grammes, 50 grammes, 20 grammes (2), 10 grammes, and smaller mixed weights (51) boxed with tweezers, in good second-hand condition, and a complete set of 12 weights comprising 1 Kilo, 500 grammes, 200 grammes (2), 100 grammes, 50 grammes, 20 grammes (2), 10 grammes, 5 grammes, and 2 grammes (2) in good second-hand condition
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