Description
Antique Harrison British Sovereign Gold Coin Scale Correct Weight And Size
Artist or Maker
Harrison of Birmingham
Medium
Brass
Date
Late 19th Century
Condition Report
Good
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
antique brass sovereign rocker coin scale made by Harrison of Birmingham, England. Dating from the 19th to early 20th century (typically circa 1830 to 1914), this mechanical balance device was designed to protect merchants, bankers, and traders against counterfeit currency by validating British gold coins. Dual Sizing Slots: The circular cutouts are precisely designed to fit the exact diameter of a Full Sovereign (labeled "SOVEREIGN WARRANTED") and a Half Sovereign (labeled "1/2"). The narrow central slots also measure the standard thickness of the coin. Weight Verification: Because gold is exceptionally dense, counterfeiters would often make fake coins out of lighter metals like brass. To match the correct weight, they had to make the counterfeit thicker or wider. If a coin did not fit the dimensions or failed to tip the rocker balance due to incorrect weight, it was instantly flagged as a fraud.
Provenance
Pugliese Collection
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Good
Payments
Available payment options
Shipping Info
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