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Set of Vintage Airweigh Letter Balance Scales with weights and original box

Jon Nix — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:35:33 +0000

A set of vintage weighing scales, dating from the 1950s and made by the Universal Woodworking Co. of Birmingham. Designed to be used for weighing letters and printed papers for inland posting, the scales measure up to 8oz with the weights provided in various configurations, with the largest at 4oz and the two smallest at ½oz. The base is of a heavy black metal construction with chromed scales for the item to be weighed and the weights to be placed. The dial and cost guide is in good condition. Overall, a good-looking and unusual item complete with its original box in very good condition and a good example of packaging of the era.

The scales measure approximately 24 cm across the front by 8.5 cm deep by 8 cm high (9½ in. by 3¼ in. by 3 in. approx.) and are in good used condition.

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Mid-Century “Ianthe” Wood Effect Rectangular Curved Tray or Bowl

Jon Nix — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:40:30 +0000

A mid-century faux wood and metal tray or large trinket dish with curved base, metal feet and handles probably dating from the 1950s/1960s and made in England. In good condition with only minor signs of age and wear.

Measures approximately 26cm (10¼ in.) by long, 18.5cm (7¼ in.) wide, with a maximum height of 5cm (2 in.)

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Vintage Escor Wooden Car with Four Figures

Jon Nix — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:33:49 +0000

An absolutely charming wooden toy car, in a well-worn played-with condition which only adds to its appeal. Most likely made in England by Escor - though it is missing the characteristic oval sticker which would have been affixed to the bonnet - it is believed to date from the 1960s. Later models by Escor have a different wheel design, so this would seem to be an earlier model. The body of the car is actually in reasonably good condition, with most of the wear being on the recesses for the figures and on the black wheels. The figures are more play worn, but appear to be a man, a woman, a child and a dog. They "sit" in the car nicely and don't have any significant defects, though the paint is very worn - in the case of the dog figure particularly so.

It would make a great display item and it certainly has character in abundance!

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