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Antique Herbert & Sons Lion Grocer's Scale with Weights
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Antique Herbert & Sons Lion Grocer's Scale with Weights

£159.00 GBP

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A Herbert & Sons "Lion Quick Action" shop scale in gilt-painted cast iron, with a deep brass scoop for loose goods. The enamelled red and blue shield badge sits below a cast lion holding the Justice and Strength shield, the firm's trade mark, and the reason for the model name.

Made in West Smithfield, London in 1920s. Comes with its original graduated weights. Works as a fruit bowl or a kitchen shelf piece as readily as it did behind a counter.

Wonderful decorative piece for a store or country kitchen.

SIZE & DETAILS

Maker: Herbert & Sons Ltd, 6 & 7 West Smithfield, London E.C.1
Model: Lion Quick Action
Period: post-1917, likely 1920s
Materials: cast iron, gilt paint, porcelain slab, enamel badge
Dimensions: H 46cm × D 20cm × L 30cm
Weights: 4 cast iron weights included

CARE INSTRUCTIONS
FAQ

Condition: Good honest condition. Gilt paint worn through to bare metal in places, particularly on the base. Enamel badge crazed with minor loss. Brass scoop and tray with surface marks and patina. Balances correctly. Decorative use only.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Collection

If you wish to collect item personally from our showroom, please schedule the collection with us. 

Shipping

As every order is unique, the costs of delivery will vary depending on the size, weight, location and destination of your chosen items. When available, special delivery conditions such as fixed price or courier delivery will be displayed at check out. For our large items like cupboards or chests the delivery is around £69 UK wide (excluding Northern Ireland).

Tables Delivery & Assembly

Some of our tables are delivered by a specialist 2-man furniture courier. We offer two options:

  • White Glove Delivery — £129: Delivered, positioned, and fully assembled in your room of choice. All packaging removed.
  • Room of Choice Delivery — £95: Delivered to your room of choice, ready for self-assembly.

Both options include careful handling and are available across mainland UK. Contact us for a quote for remote postcodes or international delivery.


Delivery times vary by item size. Large furniture (such as dining tables and cupboards) typically ships within 7–14 working days. Smaller items up to 120cm in length usually ship within 2 working days. Once your order is ready and shipping has been arranged, we will contact you to confirm delivery details. For larger pieces we work with specialist furniture couriers, and delivery timelines can occasionally be longer depending on your location and courier availability — we’ll keep in touch throughout and update you as soon as a date is confirmed.

International shipping
We ship internationally to Europe, USA and UEA. Learn more about our international shipping process before placing an order online or submit a Shipping Quote Request.

Returns

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

We can offer an exchange or refund on items that are returned to us in the same condition, including packaging, and sold within 30 days of receipt.

We do not accept returns on antiques as noted on the product pages. Read our Return Policy on non-refundable items.

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We are located in a beautifully restored stables, in the village of Ockley, Surrey. We welcome visitors on Saturdays & Sundays from 11:00-15:00 or by appointment - simply get in touch and we'll be delighted to arrange a time that works for you.

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