ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN JOCKEY SCALE BY WT AVERY c.1880
Antique 19th Century Victorian jockey scale, crafted by WT Avery of Birmingham, stands as a remarkable artefact of horse racing history. This finely made instrument, fashioned from sturdy English oak and adorned with cast iron scales, was employed to ascertain the weight of jockeys prior to races. Its elegant design includes a buttoned leather seat and embellishments of brass, adding to its charm and authenticity.
Reference Number: D10458
Antique 19th Century Victorian jockey scale, crafted by WT Avery of Birmingham, stands as a remarkable artefact of horse racing history. This finely made instrument, fashioned from sturdy English oak and adorned with cast iron scales, was employed to ascertain the weight of jockeys prior to races. Its elegant design includes a buttoned leather seat and embellishments of brass, adding to its charm and authenticity.
Reference Number: D10458
Antique 19th Century Victorian jockey scale, crafted by WT Avery of Birmingham, stands as a remarkable artefact of horse racing history. This finely made instrument, fashioned from sturdy English oak and adorned with cast iron scales, was employed to ascertain the weight of jockeys prior to races. Its elegant design includes a buttoned leather seat and embellishments of brass, adding to its charm and authenticity.
Reference Number: D10458
CONDITION
In Good Condition - Structually sound. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 94 cm // 37.0 inches
Width: 83.5 cm // 32.9 inches
Depth: 61 cm // 24.0 inches
