Best of The West - February 2014

c1919 This is a great Fairchild Steelyard style counter scale. It measures 18” long and is about 9” tall. The platform and base appear to be made of

c1890 This is a beautifully repainted Fairbanks’ Standard model tip scale. According to the 1912 catalog, this type of scale could be found in bakeri

c1900 This Fairbanks’ counter beam scale comes complete with weights and a “scoop on’ Sscoop off” counter weight. The black base and platform show so

c1830 This gorgeous ebony box, 5.25" x 2.5" x 1.25", features crisp, simple carved details on the exterior, and a metal mechanism. T...

c1920 From William Griffith & Sons. Manufacturing Jewelers. 15-17, Northampton St. Birmingham. The weights come in the original box, complete w...

c1900 This lovely ladies ring features the name "Nome" above an image of two bunches of grapes. There is no carat mark but tested 14k. 20...

c1860 Beautiful 2.75" x 1.5" gold buckle with enameled inlay. Stamped "W. Bohms / Patent / Jan. 27, 1863" on the swiveling clas...

1901 A Seth Thomas watch in original cloth cover and presentation box. This open face, stem wind / stem set, railroad style watch features a single s

c1910 This is a 14K gold signet ring with the name Goldfield. It measures about 22mm and weighs 6.3 grams. There is a nugget design on the face. This

1953 Beautiful LeCoultre "Futurematic" wristwatch, given to F.E. Dondero by George Whittell, December 25, 1953, as insribed on the back. ...