C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed

C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed
C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed

C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed

Please note: I have added 17 photos to the bottom of this listing to try and show the item in as much detail as possible so please take the time to view them all carefully. This is an antique set of folding weighing scales for gold Guinea coins in its original box. The scales fold out of the box and use the base and lid of the box as its stand. The scales are clever when they fold into the box. When folded out the hinged pan that holds the guinea coin can be hinged into position, there is a small brass weight that then slides along the bar.

I would imagine it weighs other coins as well as there are two hinged counter balances within the brass as well. These have tiny little circular rivet like knobs which you can lift with your finger nails. These hinge independently (see the photographs). The push button clasp works and the hinge on the main box is good.

You will notice this is a wider box than usual as well. The original paper labels on the inside of the box are still in tact with maker's name. Stephen Houghton & Son, Ormskirk, Successors to A.

In collectable condition with normal signs of age and use wear. The box is very worn with knocks and scuffs all over, The metal ware is tarnished but all pieces look in tact. P lease see pictures for more details and visual confirmation of condition.

5 and 3/8 inches x 1 and 1/2 inches x 3/4 of an inch. Scale is usually an English 1 penny coin which is 20mm in diameter which is just short of 7/8ths of an inch in diameter. In the title or description it means. Condition which may have scuffs, scratches and damage.

We cannot and will not declare items below the sale value. The item "C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed" is in sale since Tuesday, September 7, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectables\Tools & Collectable Hardware\Collectable Scales". The seller is "diggerlee" and is located in Yorkshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.


C1810 Stephen Houghton & Sons Folding Gold GUINEA Coin Balance Scales Boxed