W. & T. Avery & Co. was a British manufacturer of weighing machines. The company was founded in the early 18th century and took the name W & T Avery in 1818. The undocumented origin of the company goes back to 1730 when James Ford established the business in Digbeth. On Joseph Balden the then owner's death in 1813 William and Thomas Avery took over his scalemaking business and in 1818 renamed it W & T Avery.

The business rapidly expanded and in 1885 they owned three factories: the Atlas Works in West Bromwich, the Mill Lane Works in Birmingham and the Moat Lane Works in Digbeth. In 1891 the business became a limited company with a board of directors and in 1894 the shares were quoted on the London Stock Exchange.

W & T Avery was a pioneer in the development of weighing technology. In 1850, they introduced more...

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Eight antique pottery W&T Avery, Birmingham weights, 1oz, 4oz,…

Antique Pottery Avery Weights Set with Extra 4lb

Eight antique pottery W&T Avery, Birmingham weights, 1oz, 4oz, 8oz, 1lb, 2lb, 4lb, 7lb along with an extra 4lb (with no lead weight), 12 cm high, 13 cm diameter and smaller (8)

A set of antique brass W & T Avery balance beam scales with…

Antique Avery Scales with Weights on Mahogany Base

A set of antique brass W & T Avery balance beam scales with weights, early 20th century, in fine condition, the scales mounted on a mahogany base with a single drawer, accompanied by ten weights, with stamp of W & T Avery, Birmingham twice to the beams,…

A set of brass gold scales by W & T Avery limited, late 19th…

Brass gold scales on mahogany base with weights

A set of brass gold scales by W & T Avery limited, late 19th century, set onto a mahogany base, the single drawer containing the weights, 79 cm high, 56 cm wide, 29 cm deep. Provenance: presented to Mr John Cable by the bank of Western Australia, Kanowna…

Set of nine antique bell weights by W. & T. Avery, 2oz up to…

Antique Avery Bell Weights Set, 19th Century

Set of nine antique bell weights by W. & T. Avery, 2oz up to 14lb. 19th century, the largest 22 cm high

A set of gold miner's pocket scales by W & T Avery, Birmingham,…

Gold miner's pocket scales by W & T Avery

A set of gold miner's pocket scales by W & T Avery, Birmingham, 19th century, 14 cm across

W.& T. Avery scales, height 21.5 cm, Used

Used W&T Avery Scales, 21.5cm Height

W.& T. Avery scales, height 21.5 cm, Used

Five brass Avery weights, bell shape, 7lb to ½lb.

Set of 5 Bell-Shaped Avery Weights, 7lb to ½lb

Five brass Avery weights, bell shape, 7lb to ½lb.

A set of Victorian brass Bankers scales late 19th century, by W…

Victorian Bankers Scales with Bell Weights

A set of Victorian brass Bankers scales late 19th century, by W & T Avery, Birmingham with 5 graduated bell weights height 98 cm

A set of collapsible gold scales in travelling box by 'W.T…

Collapsible Gold Scales with Troy Weights, 19th Century

A set of collapsible gold scales in travelling box by 'W.T Avery' with Troy brass cup weights, mid 19th century, 46 cm high

Large set of brass balance scales, by W & T Avery, Birmingham,…

W&T Avery Brass Balance Scales with Pedal Release

Large set of brass balance scales, by W & T Avery, Birmingham, with pedal release. 69 cm high.

Banker's gold scales, brass and cast iron, by Avery of London,…

Avery's Banker Gold Scales, 19th Century

Banker's gold scales, brass and cast iron, by Avery of London, mid 19th century, 115 cm

Set of Antique W &T Avery English scale & weights

Antique Avery English Scale & Weights Set

Set of Antique W &T Avery English scale & weights

Vintage Avery shop scales 74 cm high

Vintage Avery Shop Scales (74cm)

Vintage Avery shop scales 74 cm high

Scales and weights, group comprising boxed weights (2), Avery…

Assorted antique scales and weights

Scales and weights, group comprising boxed weights (2), Avery pocket sovereign scales, glass hanging scales, portable gold scales and boxed set of scales, 19th and 20th century

Set of W&T Avery scales, approx 47 cm long

W&T Avery Scales - 47cm Long

Set of W&T Avery scales, approx 47 cm long

Set early large W & T Avery brass scales & weights. 8 graduated…

Antique Avery Brass Scales with 8 Graduated Weights

Set early large W & T Avery brass scales & weights. 8 graduated weights. Height 107 cm

A set of Avery brass bell weights, (10) 2ozs. up to 7lbs.

Avery Brass Bell Weights Set - 2oz to 7lbs

A set of Avery brass bell weights, (10) 2ozs. up to 7lbs.

Bankers gold scales by W.& T. Avery of Birmingham with…

19th Century Bankers' Gold Scales and Weights

Bankers gold scales by W.& T. Avery of Birmingham with accompanying weights, 19th century. 67 cm high

Set of antique Avery's scales, with china tray & weights

Antique Avery's Scales with China Tray & Weights

Set of antique Avery's scales, with china tray & weights

Antique large brass beam balance by W & T Avery. With spy hole…

19th Century Avery Brass Beam Balance with Spy Hole

Antique large brass beam balance by W & T Avery. With spy hole indicator. 19th century, museum standard (fully restored). 85 cm high, 75 cm wide, 45 cm diameter.

Two porcelain Imperial weights, 7lb & 4lb by W & T Avery, 19th…

Imperial Porcelain Weights by W & T Avery

Two porcelain Imperial weights, 7lb & 4lb by W & T Avery, 19th century. Note, outlawed in 1907 as chipped weights lead to short measures.

W & T Avery 'Handsome' scales & weights with porcelain column &…

Avery Porcelain Column Scales, 1850s

W & T Avery 'Handsome' scales & weights with porcelain column & platter, Circa 1850's. Provenance: private collection Ballarat. 83 cm

Gold scales: large 2 pan balance by W & T Avery on wooden stand,…

19th Century Avery Gold Scales on Wooden Stand

Gold scales: large 2 pan balance by W & T Avery on wooden stand, mid 19th century

Set of W & T Avery Ltd scales, together with 5 weights

Avery Ltd scales and 5 weights set

Set of W & T Avery Ltd scales, together with 5 weights

Set of early Avery balance scales, 65 cm high

Avery Balance Scales Set - 65 cm High

Set of early Avery balance scales, 65 cm high

Large antique brass and iron W.T. Avery Birmingham balance beam…

Antique Avery Birmingham Balance Beam Scales

Large antique brass and iron W.T. Avery Birmingham balance beam scales, approx 126 cm high

Antique brass and iron W.T. Avery Birmingham balance beam…

Antique Avery Birmingham Balance Beam Scales

Antique brass and iron W.T. Avery Birmingham balance beam scales with ceramic plate, approx 102 cm high

Antique brass and iron W.T. Avery Birmingham balance beam…

Antique Avery Balance Beam Scales with Pottery Plate

Antique brass and iron W.T. Avery Birmingham balance beam scales with pottery plate, approx 81 cm high

A set of Avery white enamel display scales with tray

Avery White Enamel Display Scales with Tray

A set of Avery white enamel display scales with tray

Six Avery nickel plated bell weights. One 1 lb, two x 2lb, two…

Avery Nickel Plated Bell Weights - Set of Six

Six Avery nickel plated bell weights. One 1 lb, two x 2lb, two x 4lbs, 7lb. Height 19 cm (tallest)

Five Avery brass graduated bell weights. 4oz, 8oz, 1lb, and 2 x…

Avery Brass Bell Weights Set on Fitted Board

Five Avery brass graduated bell weights. 4oz, 8oz, 1lb, and 2 x 2lb. On fitted board. Height 10 (tallest)