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What is a salter scale?
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A salter scale uses a sling and spring balance to come up with a weight. The original purpose of salter scales was to accurately weigh babies and children under two years of age. Children are cradled in the sling so they can be weighed. Find an assortment of antique and vintage scales from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Salter's spring balance weighing scales
By George Salter & Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
In 1825 Salter's nephew George takes over the company, and it became known as George Salter & Co, later establishing a manufactory in West Bromwich, producing variety of scales and b...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid century Salter Family Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Salter Family Scale No.50. It depicts a black color cast iron body that has attached in front a round gold color metal faceplate with the numbers.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Salter Family Scales No 50
A well loved and used Family Scales, made by Salter, the cast iron body is in Dark green with Gold highlights, it has a removable tin tray on the...
Category
Vintage 1940s Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old.
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old.
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Grand Scale Salt Glazed Jug with Rooster Motif by Wim Mühlendyck
Located in Toronto, ON
A grand scale vivid blue salt glazed mid century jug by German ceramicist, Wim Mühlendyck.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
