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What is a brass scale?
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A brass scale is the one used in ancient times when bartering or trading various precious metal currencies. They are now frequently used as decorative objects for display in any home. This regal-looking collectible adds a touch of royalty to any mantel or console table. Find a variety of antique and vintage brass scales on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Antique Brass Scale on 1stDibs
American Victorian Brass Scale
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian green painted iron and brass scale with 2 brass trays.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Set of antique Victorian brass scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of antique Victorian brass scales standing on a mahogany base, with a brass centre column having a shaped brass arm holding a removable brass bowl and a brass removable bowl on t...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, by Berenger & Co, Lyon
France, Circa 1870
A stunning Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, crafted by the renowned Berenger ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pair of 19th Century Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique brass scales standing on a mahogany base. A brass centre column having a shaped arm to the left holding a removable brass bowl.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Victorian Brass Scale by P. Charpentier
By P. Charpentier a Paris 1
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian brass scale with 2 round trays on square wooden base (signed CHARPENTIER with hallmark)
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Fairbanks Scales Wrought Iron and Brass Scale with Weights
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage wrought iron and brass scale with weights is made in the United States by Fairbanks Scales, one of the nation's oldest industrial manufacturing companies.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
