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July 16, 2009
English Jockey Scale
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English Jockey Scale
Fine carved oak with tufted leather seat, rope twist legs, and a built-in scale, all in excellent condition.
These scales were used at English race tracks to determine the jockey's weight.
Made by the famed firm of Henry Pooley & Sons circa 1890.
41"H x 32"W x 22"D.
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Note: you don't have to be a jockey to use it.
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