Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 11 June 2026

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Lot 162: An Assortment of Vintage Brass Balance Weights on a Cast Metal Stand and a Brass Plumb Bob

This auction ended on June 11, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £15 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £30

A collection of measuring and surveying instruments comprising a graduated set of balance weights and a precision plumb bob. The weight set consists of eight bell-shaped brass weights with ring-top handles, arranged by size within a shaped black-painted cast metal base. Two additional cylindrical brass weights with knob handles are included, one of which is incised with the measurement 1/8 lb. The plumb bob features a solid brass conical body with a knurled screw-cap at the top for line attachment and an inset steel tip for precision.