Bidspirit auction | Reuben Heaton The Ever Ready

Reuben Heaton The Ever Ready Aluminium Hanging Fishermans Scale - A vintage British spring-balance hanging scale manufactured by Reuben Heaton. The circular body is constructed from aluminium with a dull grey finish, featuring steel hanging loops and a bottom hook. The printed metal dial is calibrated for weights from 0 to 7 lbs, with a secondary outer scale graduated 1 through 15 for ounces. A central graphic depicts a portrait of Izaak Walton with his name inscribed below. The scale is fitted with a red-painted metal pointer secured by a brass central nut. The dial is inscribed: REUBEN HEATON / 33 STATION RD. / STREETLY, SUTTON COLDFIELD, / WEST MIDLANDS B74 3JZ / Makers / THE EVER READY SCALE. The reverse features a riveted rectangular plate reading: PRESET FOR BASKET APPROX: / 1 1/4 lbs. or .5 kilo. / DO NOT DROP ON HOOK / DO NOT GREASE PINION OR RACK / DO NOT GREASE OR OIL SPRINGS. Dial diameter: 15 cm.