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Avery – seven British brass weights with historic calibration marks A piece of British commercial history with a beautifully lived-in appearance. These seven brass weights from Avery / W & T Avery Ltd form an attractive series, from the large pound weight to the small quarter-ounce weight. The warm metal tones, engraved inscriptions and numerous control stamps give each specimen its own character. The round, flat weights have a raised edge and can be stacked compactly on top of one another. Side by side they display their ascending sizes and the different manufacturer marks nicely: ‘AVERY’, ‘AVERY LTD’ and ‘W & T AVERY LTD’. Avery is among the historic British names in weighing equipment. From around 1818 the company carried the name W & T Avery and was closely associated with Birmingham. Weights like these were used with balance scales to weigh goods for trade. Historical calibration marks The underside bears British verification stamps, including a crown above G R, the royal initials for George Rex. In combination with the visible inspection marks from the twenties and thirties, this corresponds to use during the reign of George V. On one of the weights, markings such as 28, 30, 31 and 32 are visible: indications that fit with successive inspections in 1928–1932. These stamps document the usage history; they do not automatically indicate the year of manufacture. On one of the larger weights there is also a lead setting plug with a calibration mark visible. An attractive set for collectors of historical weights, old shop inventory and British industrial objects. Decoratively, the weights also look splendid on a desk, on a workbench, or beside an old balance. Features * Set of seven round, stackable weights. * Manufacturer marks: Avery, Avery Ltd and W & T Avery Ltd. * Material: brass; on a larger weight a visible lead setting plug. * British weight units: 1 lb, 8 oz, 4 oz, 2 oz, 1 oz, ½ oz and ¼ oz. * British origin. * Dating: probably the first half of the 20th century, with visible calibration marks from the twenties and thirties. * Equipped with royal verification marks and control numbers, including 479 and 371. Condition With clear signs of use and age, including scratches, small edge damage, discolouration and patina. The inscriptions and calibration marks are partly worn but readable on several specimens. The current weighing accuracy has not been checked. Dimensions Height 5.5 cm Diameter 7 cm Photos provide a clear view of the quality and are part of the description. The interior photos have been AI-generated and are for illustrative purposes only, showing the object in a living environment. Shipping Shipping is only to destinations within the European Union and only via Catawiki Smart Shipping. We do not ship to countries outside the European Union. Manual shipping outside the Smart Shipping procedure is not offered. Shipping occurs only when Catawiki provides a regular Smart Shipping label for the delivery address provided by the buyer within the normal EU shipping procedure. If additional customs formalities, an EORI registration, tax registration, or any other extra seller registration are required for a delivery address and thereby no regular EU Smart Shipping label can be created, the order cannot be processed outside Smart Shipping. In that case the order must be reviewed and handled by Catawiki. The item is carefully and securely packed and shipped with tracking. The shipping costs also include packaging, packing materials and handling of the shipment. Pickup is only possible when the lot is auctioned for more than €50, only by appointment and during office hours. Avery weights, W & T Avery, brass weight sets, British weights, stacking weights, balance weights, trade weights, calibration marks, George V, antique shop inventory, brass weights, stacking weights, imperial weights, antique scale weights. expressionism, neostyle, art deco, art nouveau, cubist, 1920s–1930s Jugendstil, neoclassicism antique weights, brass weights, copper weights, brass weights, antique brass weights, 2 kilogram weight, 2 kg weight, antique 2 kilo weight, balance weight, balance weights, scale weights, calibration weights, metric weights, kilogram weight, calibration weight, tested weights, official marks, calibration marks, pharmacist weight, apothecary weights, shop weight, old scale, balance scale, antique scale weights, weight block, wooden weight block, historical weights, old measures and weights, metrology, historical metrology, shop inventory, apothecary inventory, industrial heritage, 19th century, early 20th century, curios, collectible, antique shop weights, merchant weights, vintage brass weight set

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