Antique Brass Hughes Pocket Balance Weighing Scales
This little antique set of brass English pocket scales, are spring balanced, meticulously crafted with genuine aged patina.
Gently time worn, they'd look great on display in a rustic, country, or farmhouse interior to add a little old world charm.
Key Points:
• Antique English pocket weighing scales
• Brass fronted with a steel body and great patina
• With their original weighing hook and O ring
• Precision made by John Hughes, England
• Weighs up to 25lbs (11.3kg)
• Gently time worn through use, left unpolished and with a great patina
Year of manufacture:
c. 1900
History:
These scales were used to weigh bulk goods such as flour, grain or fresh produce, ensuring that the merchant was selling at the correct weight and value.
The design was patented in 1888 by Thomas Brena Salter and John Hughes, both of the town of West Bromwich, England as seen in image 6.
Approx. Measurements:
17cm L / 3 cm W
Condition:
Overall in great solid condition for their age - the scales work perfectly! As an item dating to the turn of the 20th Century, we have intentionally left them in their original condition, but they could be cleaned and polished with minimal effort as desired.
As to be expected, with their age and from use, they show some areas of tarnishing, surface marks along with a a tiny fold in the metal to one corner, but that said, they are very solid and fully functional!
This little antique set of brass English pocket scales, are spring balanced, meticulously crafted with genuine aged patina.
Gently time worn, they'd look great on display in a rustic, country, or farmhouse interior to add a little old world charm.
Key Points:
• Antique English pocket weighing scales
• Brass fronted with a steel body and great patina
• With their original weighing hook and O ring
• Precision made by John Hughes, England
• Weighs up to 25lbs (11.3kg)
• Gently time worn through use, left unpolished and with a great patina
Year of manufacture:
c. 1900
History:
These scales were used to weigh bulk goods such as flour, grain or fresh produce, ensuring that the merchant was selling at the correct weight and value.
The design was patented in 1888 by Thomas Brena Salter and John Hughes, both of the town of West Bromwich, England as seen in image 6.
Approx. Measurements:
17cm L / 3 cm W
Condition:
Overall in great solid condition for their age - the scales work perfectly! As an item dating to the turn of the 20th Century, we have intentionally left them in their original condition, but they could be cleaned and polished with minimal effort as desired.
As to be expected, with their age and from use, they show some areas of tarnishing, surface marks along with a a tiny fold in the metal to one corner, but that said, they are very solid and fully functional!
This little antique set of brass English pocket scales, are spring balanced, meticulously crafted with genuine aged patina.
Gently time worn, they'd look great on display in a rustic, country, or farmhouse interior to add a little old world charm.
Key Points:
• Antique English pocket weighing scales
• Brass fronted with a steel body and great patina
• With their original weighing hook and O ring
• Precision made by John Hughes, England
• Weighs up to 25lbs (11.3kg)
• Gently time worn through use, left unpolished and with a great patina
Year of manufacture:
c. 1900
History:
These scales were used to weigh bulk goods such as flour, grain or fresh produce, ensuring that the merchant was selling at the correct weight and value.
The design was patented in 1888 by Thomas Brena Salter and John Hughes, both of the town of West Bromwich, England as seen in image 6.
Approx. Measurements:
17cm L / 3 cm W
Condition:
Overall in great solid condition for their age - the scales work perfectly! As an item dating to the turn of the 20th Century, we have intentionally left them in their original condition, but they could be cleaned and polished with minimal effort as desired.
As to be expected, with their age and from use, they show some areas of tarnishing, surface marks along with a a tiny fold in the metal to one corner, but that said, they are very solid and fully functional!
Postage & Packaging:
As per our brand ethos, your item will be very carefully and securely shipped, wrapped with the utmost care in sustainable recycled and recyclable packaging.
UK Customers:
For U.K. customers, orders under £60 will be sent on a FREE Royal Mail second class service. Orders over £60 will be sent on a ‘tracked and signed’ for service where a signature is required upon receipt.
International Customers:
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Buyers Guide:
It is very important to note, that all the pieces Roof + Roof sell are genuine pieces of age, each having a rich and varied past and are never sold as in new condition. With this in mind, minor blemishes, surface scratches, manufacturing flaws and a general sense of their age and history are naturally to be expected. We always try, to the best of our ability to honestly and clearly communicate an items condition, both in our description and photography, highlighting anything over and above what we perceive as ‘general age related wear and tear'. We kindly ask you look closely at all our photos, using the zoom facility, as these naturally form part of the item's description.
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