Two 19th Century Chondrometers or Grain Scales

Description:

Two 19th Century Chondrometers or Grain Scales, England, lacquered brass and steel instruments, both with buckets, scale arm with counterweights, and collapsible base, one engraved on arm "Bartlett Bristol," and on weight "lbs per Bushel Imperial," housed in the original mahogany box with interior label, ht. 5 in.
Estimate $200-400

box lid needs to reglued to case, original lacquered surface


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