c-stevens-son-1880-1920-british-portable-brass-balance-scale
Lot 123
C. Stevens & Son (1880-1920), British Portable Brass Balance Scale
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
London, marked to brass pedal foot and steel beam "(C) STEVENS & SON / 38 GOSWELL ROAD / LONDON E C 1," collapsible instrument mounts atop the custom mahogany box, lid with brass plaque engraved "H. DONALDSON / Chancery Lane / W C," lower drawer with campaign brass pull and period label to drawer backing, includes brass gemstone tweezer scoop and handwritten gemologist notes from a pervious owner.

4 1/4 x 18 1/8 in x 9 1/4 in. (box); 24 1/4 in. (assembled height)

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

Some spotting to brass and steel; suspension cord with fraying; interior drawer upholstery with wear; some surface marks to wood.