Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 27 April 2026

Catalogue

Lot 44: A set of F.J. Thornton and Co. Ltd. The Viking cast iron kitchen scales with brass pan and weights

This auction ended on April 27, 2026.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £20

A set of mechanical kitchen balance scales manufactured by F.J. Thornton and Co. Ltd. of Wolverhampton. The instrument, branded as The Viking, features a cast iron pedestal base finished in red paint. It is equipped with a traditional balance arm mechanism supporting a removable polished brass scoop-style pan on one side and a tiered weight stand on the other. The base bears an oval decal with the manufacturer name, a Viking longship illustration, and the brand name. The lot includes a collection of nested circular weights in cast iron and brass.
Width 11 inches.