BarryHirst   10 #1 Posted April 18, 2005 require details of Avery platform scales and Avery shop counter scales produced by company.,year, models, history. Can anyone help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Sir_Ben   10 #2 Posted January 12, 2006 I'm a ex-Avery service engineer - did my apprenticeship in West Wales from '63-69, and then transferred to an industrial branch in the midlands, so I've worked on most of the pre-electronic scales right from chemist's beam balances through to 40 ton weighbridges. What sort of info are you looking for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
DarenW Â Â 10 #3 Posted September 7, 2008 Hi Sir Ben, I hope that you are still around. I am looking for a pre-electronic human weighing scales. The type that used to be in train stations up and down the country. Would you be able to advise me how to get hold of some? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gazby17 Â Â 10 #4 Posted January 18, 2009 Sir Ben. I have recently purchased a set of Avery scales, the type which the other gentleman says he wishes to purchase. I know nothing about them, except they are indeed the sort you used to get at the seaside on piers etc. and had to put a penny in the top to get them to work. They are green on the main body, black base with a white surround on the top dial. All they say on a little plate on the back is 'Made in England by Avery Birmingham 3809cfy s-620099'. I would be extremely grateful for information regarding these, especially how I can reconnect the penny mechanism to operate the scales, model number and anywhere I can get hold of technical or reference literature regarding these. I have looked on the net and can find nothing! The needle appears to drag on the face of the dial, causing them to stick... how do I get at it to bend it out a bit?!! If you don't live too far from Nottingham I would even contemplate paying you to come down and have a look at them for me if you were able and willing to. If not, your thoughts would be much appreciated, thanks. Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
qbit   10 #5 Posted March 30, 2009 Sir Ben. I have recently purchased a set of Avery scales, the type which the other gentleman says he wishes to purchase. I know nothing about them, except they are indeed the sort you used to get at the seaside on piers etc. and had to put a penny in the top to get them to work. They are green on the main body, black base with a white surround on the top dial. All they say on a little plate on the back is 'Made in England by Avery Birmingham 3809cfy s-620099'. I would be extremely grateful for information regarding these, especially how I can reconnect the penny mechanism to operate the scales, model number and anywhere I can get hold of technical or reference literature regarding these. I have looked on the net and can find nothing! The needle appears to drag on the face of the dial, causing them to stick... how do I get at it to bend it out a bit?!! If you don't live too far from Nottingham I would even contemplate paying you to come down and have a look at them for me if you were able and willing to. If not, your thoughts would be much appreciated, thanks. Gary The 3809CFY Coin Freed Chemist scale you purchased was made in 1962 The first two numbers of the serial number denote the year of manufacture and the S denotes it was made in the Avery's Shefield factory. It was the last of the mechanical coin freed scales made by Avery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gazby17 Â Â 10 #6 Posted March 31, 2009 Hey wow, thank you very much! I really wanted one of those big red clock face platform scales that you used to find in public places that you had to pay to use. You don't know the model of them do you?! Thanks a lot. Gary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Fkkel   10 #7 Posted April 30, 2009 Can anyone help please ... I have one of those scales described - "They are green on the main body, black base with a white surround on the top dial." I am not sure how old it is but probably at least 50 years. I am not based anywhere near Sheffield and the scales is in Ireland but wondered if anyone knew how much I could expect for one (I have been approached by someone who would like to purchase and know it is worth a bit but not sure how much) - can anyone help? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
5thhorseman   10 #8 Posted November 13, 2009 Is anyone checking out this topic?  I have one of these scales ... same as the last post.  Wonder if anyone has sold one of these and how much it's worth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Twishiepie   10 #9 Posted December 20, 2009 Please help have just aquired W&T Avery scales the only numbers I can find on it are as follows 1207GFD/3637, The scales have small weighing bowls on each side and a large scoop and weigh bowl in the middle, would love to know history and value. many thanks:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Paul   10 #10 Posted January 3, 2010 I have only just picked up this thread as I have been searching for information on the type of damper oil I should use in my Avery Scales and can find nothing else on the web.  I have an old Avery scale that reads up to 3 lb and was probably used in a grocer's shop. I use these all the time for cooking and have had them for about 10 years. Every now and then the damper oil needs replacing and I have just used ordinary vegetable oil, but it seems to need replacing quite often.  Does anyone know what sort of oil I should use?  Any help much appreciated.  Thanks  Mr Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tiffy   10 #11 Posted February 3, 2010 Hi, can anyone remember the Avery premises at the bottom of Snig Hill in town? Can anyone help with internet links or info to learn more about that place? My Grandad, Thomas Thorpe worked there for some time and I'd love to know more about his job and the shop or workshop whatever it was. I remember seeing the small window where scales were on show as a kid but didn't know my Grandad had actually worked there.  Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
neilt   10 #12 Posted March 7, 2010 Can anyone help please. I have an avery scales, not sure now old they are but they have the old penny slot at the top. They go up to 20 stone and look like the ones that would have stood outside of a chemist. I can't find anything on the internet about them the history would be fab and if they are worth anything. They are six foot tall if that helps and a big round dial with gold writing and a blue background.  Thanks if anyone can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...