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Lot 589
Victorian desk balance scale, Brighton, Childs & Son, Brighton, late 19th century (circa 1880–1900), brass, solid brass weights, wood base Victorian desk balance scale, Brighton, Childs & Son, Brighton, late 19th century (circa 1880–1900), brass, solid brass weights, wood base Victorian desk balance scale, Brighton, Childs & Son, Brighton, late 19th century (circa 1880–1900), brass, solid brass weights, wood base
Victorian desk balance scale, Brighton, Childs & Son, Brighton, late 19th century (circa 1880–1900), brass, solid brass weights, wood base
Victorian desk balance scale, Brighton, Childs & Son, Brighton, late 19th century (circa 1880–1900), brass, solid brass weights, wood base
Victorian desk balance scale, Brighton, Childs & Son, Brighton, late 19th century (circa 1880–1900), brass, solid brass weights, wood base

Lot 589

Victorian desk balance scale, Brighton, Childs & Son, Brighton, late 19th century (circa 1880–1900), brass, solid brass weights, wood base

Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots

Starting Price € 160

Countdown for bids : 20 days and 9 hours left

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Description

Two-pan English table beam balance of engraved brass with floral decor and an openwork, lyre-shaped curved central column with pointer, on a rectangular wooden plinth with recessed compartments housing the complete set of massive brass weights with ounce hallmarks; bottom bears a paper label “Childs & Son, Brighton”, presumably a retailer's label. Brass with even Patina, partial oxidation marks and abrasion, wooden plinth with scratches, pressure marks and minor finish losses, weight edges with impact marks. Dimensions approx. 8.5 × 22 × 10 cm.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 001 - 863 and continues on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 864 - 1190. The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.

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