A GRAVE SHORT & COMPANY DIAMANT BALANCE
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A GRAVE SHORT & COMPANY DIAMANT BALANCE

Stock Number: 270201a

€225

Dimensions

14,5 X 8 X 3 CM

Circa

1860

Category: Scales Weights & Measures

Description

A DIAMOND SCALES MADE BY ‘DE GRAVE, SHORT & COMPANY, LONDON ENGLAND C. 1860. ALL THE ORIGINAL WEIGHTS ARE PRESENT. THE ROUND PANS ARE COPPER AND THE BALANCE BEAM IS STEEL. THE MAKERS NAME IS PRINTED ON A LABEL THAT COVERS THE INSIDE LID OF THE SCALES AND PROVIDES TABLES TO “CALCULATE THE VALUE OF ANY WEIGHT OF DIAMONDS.”

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NL Van Leest Antiques

Van Leest Antiques

Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.

As well as being an avid antique collector and dealer, Toon Van Leest is also a dentist. He believes that antiques are a stable investment, not reliant on trends or fashion, and have truly lasting value. Above all, he says, antiques are timeless and never lose their beauty.