VINTAGE ENGLISH BOOTS CASH CHEMISTS KITCHEN SCALES 7 BRASS BELL WEIGHTS

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VINTAGE ENGLISH BOOTS CASH CHEMIST KITCHEN SCALES 7 BRASS BELL WEIGHTS
These scales have become very sought after and are hard to find in this good condition. The BOOTS label is intact. The paintwork and brass is not in as good condition as the other similar scales
I
have listed hence the lower price.
John
Boot, an agricultural worker, moved to Nottingham, England, and opened a small herbalist store in 1849, from
which he prepared and sold herbal remedies. His business soon proved popular, especially with the working poor of Nottingham's new industries, who could not afford the services of a doctor. After John's death in 1860, his son, Jesse took sole control and his talent for business was soon evident. He expanded the range of products to include proprietary medicines and household necessities. He adopted a strategy of buying stock in bulk and selling his goods much cheaper than his competitors, advertising under the slogan "Health for a Shilling". In 1884, Jesse's first shops opened outside the city, in Lincoln and Sheffield. Jesse's policy of superior goods at competitive prices delivered with expert care, meant that the Boots name quickly became synonymous with quality, value and service.
History does not record when the company started to manufacture kitchen scales.
I cannot say when these scales 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 like Boots 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.
They balance well. Should they ever get out of balance, rather unlikely, there is a small box of ball bearings on the underside of the weights stand accessed by a screw on the top.
They have been used but the condition is good
. There is some reflection in the photos.
There is some
discolouration in the brass bowls. Brass is soft and when potentially corrosive stuff, like salt, is placed in the bowl and not wiped clean a reaction happens and the surface of the brass is affected. Sometimes it can be almost all removed but it rather depends on how long the stuff was left in there. Almost every bowl I come across has some similar marks.
They are a nice size, 15” wide and 8” high including the bowls, not taking up too much room on your worktop.
The quality BRASS BELL
weights
comprise ….
1lb
8oz
4oz
2oz
1oz
1/2oz
1/4oz
POSTAGE, PACKAGING AND LOVING CARE
PLEASE 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. N
or 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.
PAYMENT
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SERVICE
I 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.