Description: VINTAGE ENGLISH SALTER KITCHEN SCALES 7 BRASS BELL WEIGHTS In 1760 Richard and William Salter established businesses manufacturing springs and balances in a cottage in Bilston Staffordshire UK. In 1879 The Salter Cricket Club formed a football team called WB Strollers, which later became West Bromwich Albion FC. The team which won the English FA Cup in 1886 included seven Salter employees. In 1884 the Salter trademark, showing a Staffordshire knot pierced by an arrow, was registered and used on all the balances. It was also adopted by West Bromwich Albion Football Club, becoming the first commercial advertising on football shirts. In 1895 Salter produced the first English typewriter. During WWII Salter manufactured more than 750 million springs for war purposes and parts for the De Havilland Mosquito. Theses scales have been used but are in excellent condition. The Salter label is a little worn. They are a nice size, 12” wide 9" deep and 7.5” high including the bowl and are not very heavy. There is some discolouration in the brass bowl. Brass is soft and when potentially corrosive stuff, like salt, is placed in the bowl and not wiped clean a reaction happens and the surface of the brass is affected. Sometimes it can be almost all removed but it rather depends on how long the stuff was left in there. Almost every bowl I come across has some similar marks. I cannot say when they were made. I wish I could as I get asked all the time. There are no historical records of scales manufacture and all my research has not uncovered much information. At one time, in the very early days, scales had a verification stamp, designed to ensure they were properly calibrated, and this could be dated. When it was no longer necessary to have scales verified these stamps were discontinued. So basically it is not possible to date scales after around 1900. Also, sellers used different manufacturers at different times. Their moulds were different so the resulting scales were not the same either. Furthermore, as companies were taken over any historical records were dumped. The BRASS BELL weights comprise ….1lb8oz4oz1oz2oz1/2oz1/4oz POSTAGE, PACKAGING AND LOVING CARE PLEASE NOTE I CANNOT SHIP TO A PO BOX. UK couriers will not accept a PO Box address as US couriers will not deliver to one. Nor do I ship to a FREIGHT FORWARDING COMPANY ADDRESS.All items I sell are packaged very carefully in accordance with Royal Mail guidelines. I will ship these scales from the UK. I have reviewed the delivery performance of the UK courier so far and it is between 2 and 7 days, an average of 4 days. For other destinations such as China delivery will be around 15 working days. You may be concerned that they have to be sent such a long way but I can assure you there is no need. I use large sturdy boxes and pack all the spaces so they remain rigid. The scales are wrapped in bubble wrap and bound with cardboard and tape so they do not move about. The weights are packed separately also in bubble wrap.I have sold many sets to the USA, Canada and Worldwide and ALL have arrived safely. I will ship to mainland Europe and elsewhere in the World apart from Russia.Please note I cannot ship to a PO BOX nor do I ship to a FREIGHT FORWARDING COMPANY ADDRESS. PAYMENTAt the moment I am only accepting payment by PayPal. SERVICEI will gladly provide further information or photographs. I pack and post items on receipt of payment as I appreciate buyers want their items "Toot Sweet". I am proud of my 100% rating and will give you the best possible service.
Price: 219 USD
Location: Alston
End Time: 2024-11-26T12:43:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 60 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
