three-george-iii-folding-pocket-sovereign-balances
Lot 136
Three George III Folding Pocket Sovereign Balances
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
England, first quarter 19th century, each with folding brass and steel instrument, self raising within an unmarked portable folding mahogany box, fitted with graduated sovereign weights; the longest with circa 1802 trade label of William Dobson (British, 1797-1847), and Birmingham anchor marks to weights (1 x 7 1/8. x 1 1/4 in.); the shorter two cases unmarked, weights include British Lion standard mark (1 x 5 3/8 x 1 1/2 in.).

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

Some minor nicks to case; spotting to instrument. Unknown if in proper working condition.