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Late 19th French Mahogany & Brass Balance Scale, c.1870
Late 19th French Mahogany & Brass Balance Scale, c.1870

Late 19th French Mahogany & Brass Balance Scale, c.1870

$250Sale Price|28% Off

H 7 in W 18.5 in D 7.5 in

Late 19th French Mahogany & Brass Balance Scale, c.1870

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A late 19th century balance scale. The body is Mahogany with two brass trays, brass and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand

$700Sale Price|22% Off

H 33 in W 27 in D 10 in

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale with stand and storage drawer cabinet. It

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Balance Scale in Wooden Case, 19th Century
Brass Balance Scale in Wooden Case, 19th Century

Brass Balance Scale in Wooden Case, 19th Century

$2,284

H 17.72 in W 19.3 in D 8.47 in

Brass Balance Scale in Wooden Case, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Fine brass balance scale housed in a glazed mahogany case with two drawers and leveling screws for

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale
19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale

$2,500

H 11 in W 25.5 in D 20 in

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Brass Scale

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

”. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 19th Century, France. Weight: 4” x 8”W x 3”D

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Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pan
Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pan

Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pan

$1,850

H 9 in W 22 in D 9 in

Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pan

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pans, the body of the

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Small Brass Scale
19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Small Brass Scale

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Small Brass Scale

$1,950

H 7 in W 14 in D 5.5 in

19th Century French Iron Balance - Antique Small Brass Scale

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

”. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa late 19th Century, France

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol
19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol

19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol

$1,233

H 49 in W 33 in D 13 in

19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol Superb Large Brass and Iron Dairy Balance Scales by

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19century English Balancing Scale
19century English Balancing Scale

19century English Balancing Scale

$1,950

H 26 in W 21 in D 13.5 in

19century English Balancing Scale

By G. None

Located in Tarrytown, NY

19century English balancing scale.

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Antique 19th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

English Brass Bankers Balance Scale from the 19th Century with Circular Pans
English Brass Bankers Balance Scale from the 19th Century with Circular Pans

English Brass Bankers Balance Scale from the 19th Century with Circular Pans

$2,950

H 25 in W 21.5 in D 14 in

English Brass Bankers Balance Scale from the 19th Century with Circular Pans

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English brass bankers balance scale from the 19th century. Born in England during the 19th

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance
Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance

Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance

$560Sale Price|30% Off

H 26 in W 29 in D 9 in

Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance

By Bayliss & Coulthard

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Eagle Crest Brass Balance Shop Scales, Industrial Style
19th Century Eagle Crest Brass Balance Shop Scales, Industrial Style

19th Century Eagle Crest Brass Balance Shop Scales, Industrial Style

$1,206

H 21 in W 22 in D 7 in

19th Century Eagle Crest Brass Balance Shop Scales, Industrial Style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass balance shop scales with eagle crest Decorative large brass balance shop scales  I

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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Brass and Marble Balance Scale from Bristol
Late 19th Century English Brass and Marble Balance Scale from Bristol

Late 19th Century English Brass and Marble Balance Scale from Bristol

$1,200

H 30.75 in W 25 in D 10 in

Late 19th Century English Brass and Marble Balance Scale from Bristol

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique balance scale was crafted in Bristol, England, in the late 19th century, circa

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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

19th Century French Zimmerman Brass and Fruitwood Balance Scale from Dijon
19th Century French Zimmerman Brass and Fruitwood Balance Scale from Dijon

19th Century French Zimmerman Brass and Fruitwood Balance Scale from Dijon

$1,100

H 10 in W 25 in D 10 in

19th Century French Zimmerman Brass and Fruitwood Balance Scale from Dijon

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique balance scale was crafted in Dijon, France, circa 1870. Rectangular in shape

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Polished Iron Balance Scale Brass Trays and Gilt Accents
19th Century French Polished Iron Balance Scale Brass Trays and Gilt Accents

19th Century French Polished Iron Balance Scale Brass Trays and Gilt Accents

$1,100

H 11 in W 30.75 in D 12 in

19th Century French Polished Iron Balance Scale Brass Trays and Gilt Accents

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome antique French balance scale was crafted in France circa 1870 and reflects the

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large 19th Century Cast Iron , bronze, copper & marbel Butcher's Balance Scale
Large 19th Century Cast Iron , bronze, copper & marbel Butcher's Balance Scale

Large 19th Century Cast Iron , bronze, copper & marbel Butcher's Balance Scale

$2,900

H 38.5 in W 39 in D 13 in

Large 19th Century Cast Iron , bronze, copper & marbel Butcher's Balance Scale

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare and visually commanding late 19th-century iron/ bronze balance scale, attributed to J. Motk

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Antique 1890s Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper, Iron

Rare Antique 19th C Reuben Sutcliffe English Nickel Plated Hanging Balance Scale
Rare Antique 19th C Reuben Sutcliffe English Nickel Plated Hanging Balance Scale

Rare Antique 19th C Reuben Sutcliffe English Nickel Plated Hanging Balance Scale

$2,187Sale Price|56% Off

H 60 in W 54 in D 19 in

Rare Antique 19th C Reuben Sutcliffe English Nickel Plated Hanging Balance Scale

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental 19th century English general store balance by Reuben Sutcliffe of Manchester. Made from

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Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Quality pair of antique Victorian balance scales
Quality pair of antique Victorian balance scales

Quality pair of antique Victorian balance scales

$644

H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 9.06 in

Quality pair of antique Victorian balance scales

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of antique Victorian balance scales, having a central cast iron support holding brass

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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Mahogany Balance Beam Scale
Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Mahogany Balance Beam Scale

Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Mahogany Balance Beam Scale

$595

H 26 in W 22 in D 12 in

Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Mahogany Balance Beam Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Mahogany Balance Beam Scale. Circa Late 19th Century

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Gothic Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought Iron Balance Beam Scale
Antique English Gothic Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought Iron Balance Beam Scale

Antique English Gothic Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought Iron Balance Beam Scale

$1,850

H 31 in W 29 in D 11.25 in

Antique English Gothic Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought Iron Balance Beam Scale

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Gothic Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought Iron Balance Beam Scale. Circa Mid 19th Century

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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Porcelain Balance Beam Scale
Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Porcelain Balance Beam Scale

Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Porcelain Balance Beam Scale

$1,600

H 32.5 in W 24 in D 10 in

Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Porcelain Balance Beam Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass, Cast Iron & Porcelain Balance Beam Scale. Circa Late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Antique Brass Butcher’s Balance Scale with Ox Head, Circa 1890
Large Antique Brass Butcher’s Balance Scale with Ox Head, Circa 1890

Large Antique Brass Butcher’s Balance Scale with Ox Head, Circa 1890

$4,460

H 64.57 in W 29.14 in D 14.97 in

Large Antique Brass Butcher’s Balance Scale with Ox Head, Circa 1890

Located in Barntrup, DE

A rare and visually commanding late 19th-century brass balance scale, attributed to J. Motk & Co

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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1, Circa 1890s
Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1, Circa 1890s

Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1, Circa 1890s

$1,895

H 15 in W 28 in D 20.5 in

Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1, Circa 1890s

By Henry Troemner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

office, home, or retail setting, this Troemner scale embodies the precision and artistry of 19th-century

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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of W T Avery 10 LB Bankers Balance Scales and Weights
Set of W T Avery 10 LB Bankers Balance Scales and Weights

Set of W T Avery 10 LB Bankers Balance Scales and Weights

$4,797

H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 14.18 in

Set of W T Avery 10 LB Bankers Balance Scales and Weights

By W & T Avery

Located in London, by appointment only

Magnificent set of very large bankers 10lb balance scales together with a contemporary set of

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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate
Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.25 in W 25 in D 14.75 in

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

By Young Son & Marlow

Located in Hyattsville, MD

No chips or cracks to the Stoneware tray. Heavy item about 60 lbs. Seems to be working, but you will need counterweights to use it, that will go on the metal tray. Ironstone stone...

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Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents
Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents

$899

H 9.5 in W 23.25 in D 10 in

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique postal scale is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to

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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales
Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales

Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales

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H 49.5 in W 45 in D 19 in

Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales

Located in Suffolk, GB

A large and highly decorative pair of 19th century brass apothecary balance scales with 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Antique Balance Scale
Antique Balance Scale

Antique Balance Scale

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H 23 in W 24 in D 11 in

Antique Balance Scale

Located in Mississauga, ON

A mid-19th century iron and brass balance scale with four weights.

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Antique 1860s Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Balance or Beam Scale
Antique Brass Balance or Beam Scale

Antique Brass Balance or Beam Scale

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H 22.25 in W 17.5 in D 7.5 in

Antique Brass Balance or Beam Scale

Located in Miami, FL

Antique brass balance or beam scale.

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Antique Henry Troemner Assay Miners Bullion Scale Balance, circa 1890
Antique Henry Troemner Assay Miners Bullion Scale Balance, circa 1890

Antique Henry Troemner Assay Miners Bullion Scale Balance, circa 1890

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H 47.25 in W 49.5 in D 19.25 in

Antique Henry Troemner Assay Miners Bullion Scale Balance, circa 1890

By Henry Troemner

Located in Torreon, Coahuila

Antique Henry Troemner miners bullion scale Cast iron and bronce Made in Philadelphia, circa

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Antique Late 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French 19th Century Balance - Scale
French 19th Century Balance - Scale

French 19th Century Balance - Scale

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H 11.25 in W 25.25 in D 6.5 in

French 19th Century Balance - Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome French late 19th century balance - scale in cast iron and white bronze. Marked

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale
Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale

Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale

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H 23 in W 19 in D 8 in

Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale

By Maco Braga

Located in New York, NY

Solid Brass Maco Braga 19th Century Serpentine Balance Scale in excellent working condition with

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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass
French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass

French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass

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H 38.13 in W 34.75 in D 14 in

French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass

Located in Round Top, TX

A charming 19th century Balance - Scale from France. Wonderfully constructed with a turned center

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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale
19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale

19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale

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H 7.5 in W 23.5 in D 9 in

19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century cast iron balance scale features an elaborate scrolled design with a marble platform

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Antique 1860s French Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Iron

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale
French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale

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H 49 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful and large early 19th century balance or scale in wood, brass and iron. A fabulous

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Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Primitive French Walnut Balance Scales
19th Century Primitive French Walnut Balance Scales

19th Century Primitive French Walnut Balance Scales

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H 26 in W 40 in D 11 in

19th Century Primitive French Walnut Balance Scales

Located in Birmingham, AL

A handsome 19th century primitive French balance scale hand carved of solid walnut. The wood pans

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Antique 1860s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Brass & Cast Iron Balance Scale
French 19th Century Brass & Cast Iron Balance Scale

French 19th Century Brass & Cast Iron Balance Scale

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H 24 in W 24 in D 8 in

French 19th Century Brass & Cast Iron Balance Scale

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Cast iron shaft with brass base holding the scale and its arms which hold the arms of the x base

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Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Antique Swedish Balance Scale
Antique Swedish Balance Scale

Antique Swedish Balance Scale

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H 36 in W 33 in D 13 in

Antique Swedish Balance Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Substantial antique brass and iron greengrocers balance scale with weights.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Avery Balance Scale
Antique English Avery Balance Scale

Antique English Avery Balance Scale

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H 29 in W 27 in D 15 in

Antique English Avery Balance Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Antique balance scales with original paint and weights. The front has a crest of the Royal

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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale
Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale

Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale

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H 47 in W 40.25 in D 22 in

Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale

Located in Birmingham, AL

The perfect addition to any kitchen, a monumental 19th century Portuguese solid brass butcher's or

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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th C. Elegant Antique Brass and Marble Balance Scale 37.5"H
19th C. Elegant Antique Brass and Marble Balance Scale 37.5"H

19th C. Elegant Antique Brass and Marble Balance Scale 37.5"H

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H 37.5 in W 34.5 in D 12 in

19th C. Elegant Antique Brass and Marble Balance Scale 37.5"H

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 19th Century antique balance scale showcases the perfect blend of functionality and

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Turn of the Century French Metal Balance Scale
Turn of the Century French Metal Balance Scale

Turn of the Century French Metal Balance Scale

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H 7.1 in W 20.1 in D 6.7 in

Turn of the Century French Metal Balance Scale

Located in High Point, NC

This metal balance scale was made in France, circa 1900, and brings a vintage, farmhouse accent to

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century French Blackened and Marble Balance Scale and Set of Weights
19th Century French Blackened and Marble Balance Scale and Set of Weights

19th Century French Blackened and Marble Balance Scale and Set of Weights

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H 8 in W 21.5 in L 8 in

19th Century French Blackened and Marble Balance Scale and Set of Weights

Located in Dallas, TX

This Classic, antique fruitwood 10 kgs scale was created in France, circa 1870. The balance

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Scale
French 19th Century Scale

French 19th Century Scale

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H 18.88 in W 25 in D 11 in

French 19th Century Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A delightful mid-19th century French balance - or scale in iron and white bronze. A perfect kitchen

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Victorian Era Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base - Late 19th C English Antique
Victorian Era Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base - Late 19th C English Antique

Victorian Era Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base - Late 19th C English Antique

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H 20.5 in W 8 in D 16 in

Victorian Era Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base - Late 19th C English Antique

Located in New York, NY

This elegant brass balance scale dates back to the late 19th century, a period marked by the

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale

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H 9.8 in W 18.7 in D 7.8 in

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale

Located in High Point, NC

Step back in time with this exquisite 19th-century French balance scale, a harmonious blend of

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Large French 19th Century Scale
Large French 19th Century Scale

Large French 19th Century Scale

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H 16.75 in W 38.25 in D 21.88 in

Large French 19th Century Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A delightful 19th century large French Balance - or scale in copper, iron and wood used in the silk

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Iron

Oak Balance Scale with Marble Top, circa 1850
Oak Balance Scale with Marble Top, circa 1850

Oak Balance Scale with Marble Top, circa 1850

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H 7.75 in W 20 in D 8 in

Oak Balance Scale with Marble Top, circa 1850

By Henry Troemner

Located in Evergreen, CO

Well known balance maker, Henry Troemner, from Philadelphia crafted this marble top scale. It was

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century
Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century

Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century

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H 4.5 in W 17 in D 6.75 in

Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Marble top bakery scale, France, late 19th century. A balance scale used to weigh baked goods in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base
Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base

Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base

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H 20 in W 8 in D 16 in

Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite French balance scale, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, is a stunning

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880
Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880

Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880

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H 52.25 in W 28 in D 12 in

Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Dutch two-tiered brass balance scale with its weights from the late 19th century. This large size

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base
Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base

Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base

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H 39.5 in W 30.75 in D 12.5 in

Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base

Located in Birmingham, AL

A rare 19th century brass and iron balance scale used for measuring salt, found in Montpellier

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Antique Early 1800s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Set 2 Brass Scale, Balance, with Weights, Ceramic and Bronze 1800 France
Antique Set 2 Brass Scale, Balance, with Weights, Ceramic and Bronze 1800 France

Antique Set 2 Brass Scale, Balance, with Weights, Ceramic and Bronze 1800 France

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H 7.88 in W 22.05 in D 9.85 in

Antique Set 2 Brass Scale, Balance, with Weights, Ceramic and Bronze 1800 France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique set composed of 2 brass scale (balance) with also set of weights for one, probably from a

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Antique 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Balance, Scale
French 19th Century Balance, Scale

French 19th Century Balance, Scale

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H 14.75 in W 24.5 in D 15.75 in

French 19th Century Balance, Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

French 19th century tabletop scale "balance" in iron. A terrific accent piece for any kitchen

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

19th Century Brass Balance Scale
19th Century Brass Balance Scale

19th Century Brass Balance Scale

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H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 11.5 in

19th Century Brass Balance Scale

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A handsome 19th century brass balance scale on a wooden stand and with a set of weights.

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Antique 1880s French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Jeweler's Balance Scale
19th Century Jeweler's Balance Scale

19th Century Jeweler's Balance Scale

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H 13 in W 15 in D 9 in

19th Century Jeweler's Balance Scale

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Jeweler's balance scale in original bevelled glass case was considered a precision

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Antique 1890s European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1800s
19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1800s

19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1800s

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H 6.5 in W 19.5 in D 9 in

19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1800s

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A cast iron balance scale with two original weights, side gauge and attached weight. The

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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand with Weights
19th Century Antique Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand with Weights

19th Century Antique Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand with Weights

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H 32 in W 25 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Antique Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand with Weights

Located in Pomona, CA

Beautiful Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale stand with a set of 30 pieces scale weights

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Brass

P. Quindici 19th Century Chilog Balance Scale Brass and Marble
P. Quindici 19th Century Chilog Balance Scale Brass and Marble

P. Quindici 19th Century Chilog Balance Scale Brass and Marble

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H 29 in W 27 in D 16 in

P. Quindici 19th Century Chilog Balance Scale Brass and Marble

By P. Quindici

Located in Philadelphia, PA

P. Quindici 19th century Chilog Balance scale brass and marble. Item featurtes marble base, ornate

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Maco Braga Balance Scale
Maco Braga Balance Scale

Maco Braga Balance Scale

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H 23 in W 19 in D 8 in

Maco Braga Balance Scale

By Maco Braga

Located in New York, NY

Solid Brass Maco Braga 19th Century Serpentine Balance Scale in excellent working condition with

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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale
Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale

Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale

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Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale

Located in San Mateo, CA

Brass apothecary style balance scale. This is marked J.A.L Portugal in numerous places. The scale

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Fine Pair of Vintage English Salters Balance Scales
Fine Pair of Vintage English Salters Balance Scales

Fine Pair of Vintage English Salters Balance Scales

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Fine Pair of Vintage English Salters Balance Scales

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of antique scales in very good all original condition. Class II, improved family scales, to

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Massive Portugese Brass Balance Scale With Bull's Head
Massive Portugese Brass Balance Scale With Bull's Head

Massive Portugese Brass Balance Scale With Bull's Head

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H 64 in W 42 in D 17 in

Massive Portugese Brass Balance Scale With Bull's Head

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive large brass balance beam scale with wonderful decorative bull's head on top and the

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Brass and Marble Culinary Balance Scale with Nickel Silver Weigh Pans
Brass and Marble Culinary Balance Scale with Nickel Silver Weigh Pans

Brass and Marble Culinary Balance Scale with Nickel Silver Weigh Pans

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H 11.5 in W 23.25 in D 13.5 in

Brass and Marble Culinary Balance Scale with Nickel Silver Weigh Pans

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elaborate marble, glass, and brass Culinary balance scale, the weigh pans of nickel silver sitting

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Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery
Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery

Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery

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H 32 in W 24 in D 13 in

Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery This attractive Brass balance scale on a

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Victorian Bankers Brass Balance Scale by W & T Avery
Victorian Bankers Brass Balance Scale by W & T Avery

Victorian Bankers Brass Balance Scale by W & T Avery

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H 35 in W 26 in D 12 in

Victorian Bankers Brass Balance Scale by W & T Avery

By W & T Avery

Located in Montreal, QC

entirely of brass including pans and chains. The balance is twice signed W&T Avery ltd, Birmingham

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Antique San Francisco Brass and Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1930
Antique San Francisco Brass and Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1930

Antique San Francisco Brass and Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1930

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Antique San Francisco Brass and Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A cast iron balance scale with original label, brass accents and "Scoop On"/"Scoop Off

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Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron Brass, Wood and Marble
Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron Brass, Wood and Marble

Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron Brass, Wood and Marble

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Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron Brass, Wood and Marble

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

exquisite French balance scale from the 19th century is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship and design

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19th Century French Brass Balance Scales
19th Century French Brass Balance Scales

19th Century French Brass Balance Scales

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H 26 in W 25 in D 10 in

19th Century French Brass Balance Scales

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid-19th century French brass merchants scale with set of five brass weights. Balance beam is

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19th Century Polished Bronze and Brass Balance Scale
19th Century Polished Bronze and Brass Balance Scale

19th Century Polished Bronze and Brass Balance Scale

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19th Century Polished Bronze and Brass Balance Scale

Located in New York, NY

Bronze and Brass Balance Scale. A Detailed Bronze Bull's Head Supports A Brass Balance Rod Ending

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BRASS BALANCE SCALE
BRASS BALANCE SCALE

BRASS BALANCE SCALE

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BRASS BALANCE SCALE

Located in Sheffield, MA

Brass 1 pound weight scale on beveled cherry wood base. Stamped "White & Son". Balance scale with

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Victorian, 19th Century, Weight, Spring Balance Scale, Iron, Brass
Victorian, 19th Century, Weight, Spring Balance Scale, Iron, Brass

Victorian, 19th Century, Weight, Spring Balance Scale, Iron, Brass

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H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in

Victorian, 19th Century, Weight, Spring Balance Scale, Iron, Brass

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Beautiful original Victorian spring balance scale in perfect condition! Very decorative piece for

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Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales
Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales

Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales

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Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales

Located in Suffolk, GB

A large and highly decorative pair of 19th century brass apothecary balance scales with 19th

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Massive French Iron Balance Scale, Circa 1860
Massive French Iron Balance Scale, Circa 1860

Massive French Iron Balance Scale, Circa 1860

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Massive French Iron Balance Scale, Circa 1860

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Massive French iron balance scale, circa 1860.

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English Brass and Walnut Balance Scale, Circa 1880
English Brass and Walnut Balance Scale, Circa 1880

English Brass and Walnut Balance Scale, Circa 1880

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English Brass and Walnut Balance Scale, Circa 1880

Located in Hinsdale, IL

English brass and walnut balance scale, circa 1880, marked "H. Pooley & Son Ltd / Makers

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Italian 1820s Polished Brass Balance Scale with Solomonic Column
Italian 1820s Polished Brass Balance Scale with Solomonic Column

Italian 1820s Polished Brass Balance Scale with Solomonic Column

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Italian 1820s Polished Brass Balance Scale with Solomonic Column

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian large size polished brass balance scale from the early 19th century. This Italian brass

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Cast Iron Wall Mount in an Eagle Form Holding Balance Scales, Mid-19th Century
Cast Iron Wall Mount in an Eagle Form Holding Balance Scales, Mid-19th Century

Cast Iron Wall Mount in an Eagle Form Holding Balance Scales, Mid-19th Century

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Cast Iron Wall Mount in an Eagle Form Holding Balance Scales, Mid-19th Century

Located in Providence, RI

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19th Century Balancing Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century balancing scale for your home. Each 19th century balancing scale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th century balancing scale — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. Each 19th century balancing scale bearing Industrial, Victorian or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century balancing scale over the years, but those crafted by Henry Troemner, Maco Braga and W & T Avery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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