SEEKING HISTORY OF VERY OLD CAST IRON AVERY SCALE

[kelpie]

I live in South Australia. I am helping an elderly friend of mine ( who does not have a computer) who collects along with may other things - Avery Scales.
He has a very old cast iron one that we cannot find any information or pictures about. He seems to think it is quite rare and may date from around the 1850's.

The only serial number he could find was S505 . I am not sure if it is a table top scale but on sides it has handles , smaller than larger cast iron Avery Scales, has long arm type mechanism out from one the side and, the plate says " W &T AVERY LTD. MAKERS LONDON & BIRMINHGHAM".

I have attached photos.

Hope someone can shed some light on our scale.

cheers Paul

 

[mw0njm.]

there are a few threads on here about avery scales if you search

W T Avery scales

Remember that in those days all prices were calculated using mental arithmetic. The weight in lbs and oz times the price per pound in shillings and pence. Scales like these, and not all shops had them, helped the calculation of ounces by the price per lb but if the weight was over 1 lb you still...

birminghamhistory.co.uk

Averys scales makers

HI GUYS Could anybody tell me whether or not is the worlds makers of Avery Scales in foundry lane still operating and producing as i have good memorys of the old place Along with my late uncle Billy smart and the friends with in the electro plating...

birminghamhistory.co.uk

 

[Astoness]

as pete has said this is the thread to look at...seems to be photos on it of very similar scales that your friend has...

W T Avery scales

W & T Avery Birmingham scales seen at the Melin Llynnon windmill on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales.

birminghamhistory.co.uk