Hall and Hume

Description

A fabulous set of apothecary scales by Sewell & Young. The original paper label to the underside of the lid states 'Sewell & Young At the Hand and Scales, No.5 in Bear Street Leicester Fields London'. Sewell & Young were recorded in the Directory of London & Westminster at this address until 1794, which would put the manufacture of these scales during the reign of George III. The mahogany box has a lovely patina and opens and clicks shut nicely. The original steel tweezers are housed to the side of the box. The cut steel scales and brass pans are in original uncleaned condition. A flap inside the box lifts to reveal the set of weights which have also been left in their original condition. The box measures 12.1 x 6.8 cm and is 2.5 cm high.

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