A set of portable balance scales by Avery de Grave, London, scale complete (no weights) to weigh 1lb, the balance pans stamped with crowned EIIR monogram 1955 and 1959, in excellent condition, with label 'Borough of Boston' affixed to the inside of the lid and stamped on the balance arm, in a self-contained wooden carrying box, comes with books (5) European Coin weights for English Coins, by Gerard Houben (1978), Scales and Balances by J.T.Graham (1981), Sovereign Balances Part 1 - Standard Rockers. by Michael A. Crawforth (1984), Sacra Moneta Lead Weights - The David Rogers Collection by Norman Biggs and Paul Withers (Galata 2001), and an auction catalogue Christie's - Scientific Instruments, Tools and Other Apparatus July 1996, all in good second-hand condition
Estimate: 25-50 GBP