Sovereign and half sovereign balance scale, c1850, in timber case (135mmL x 38mmW x 18mmD), scales rise up when case is opened, by Stephen Houghton & Son, Ormskirk, successors to A.Wilkinson, with fitted paper instructions intact. Lengthways split (45mm) in timber lid, 10x2mm piece missing from paper on right side instructions, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate: 100 AUD