Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

Catalogue

Lot 1067: A Set of English Victorian Graduated Brass Bell Weights

This auction ended on April 28, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £24

A set of graduated antique brass weights of traditional bell-shaped form, commonly utilised with counter-top beam scales in 19th and early 20th-century British commerce. The collection is manufactured from solid cast brass and features integral handles. The larger weights are designed with open ring handles, while the smaller weights possess solid, flat-topped tab handles. Each handle is stamped with its imperial weight denomination. The largest weight bears a crown verification mark, signifying official inspection for trade accuracy.

Weight increments:
7 lb, 4 lb, 2 lb, 1 lb, 8 oz, 4 oz, 2 oz, 1 oz.