Description: VINTAGE ENGLISH SALTER "SUSSEX FARMHOUSE" KITCHEN SCALES 4 BRASS & 4 CAST IRON 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. These scales are as new with the original gold highlight paint to various areas still in place. They are difficult to find these days especially in this near new condition.They have their original box which is functional but not in particularly good condition. They balance so are useable. If you need to rebalance them, rather unlikely, I have enclosed a bag of ball bearings which go under the lid of the weights tray. They are a nice size, 17” wide 10" deep and 14” high including the bowl. These scales are old and have been stored since purchase. 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 weights comprise ….1/4oz1/2oz1oz2ozCast iron weights comprise...2lb1lb8oz4oz POSTAGE, PACKAGING AND LOVING CAREPLEASE 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: 239 USD
Location: Alston
End Time: 2024-12-25T11:50:31.000Z
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
