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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
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

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

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

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

19century English Balancing Scale
19century English Balancing Scale
H 26 in W 21 in D 13.5 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
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

Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol
Located in Chillerton, 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

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

Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest
Located in Chillerton, 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

Large French 19th Century Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
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

Large French 19th Century Scale
Large French 19th Century Scale
H 16.75 in W 38.25 in D 21.88 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
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
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
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

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
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

Iron, Brass

Antique Balance Scale
Antique Balance Scale
H 23 in W 24 in D 11 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 Brass Balance or Beam Scale
Antique Brass Balance or Beam Scale
H 22.25 in W 17.5 in D 7.5 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
Located in Atlanta, GA
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

French 19th Century Balance - Scale
French 19th Century Balance - Scale
H 11.25 in W 25.25 in D 6.5 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
Located in Atlanta, GA
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
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

19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale
19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale
H 7.5 in W 23.5 in D 9 in
French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
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
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
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
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 Swedish Balance Scale
Antique Swedish Balance Scale
H 36 in W 33 in D 13 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
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
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
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
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
Located in Atlanta, GA
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

French 19th Century Scale
French 19th Century Scale
H 18.88 in W 25 in D 11 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

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
H 9.8 in W 18.7 in D 7.8 in
Palethorpes’ Sausage Scale Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, Brass Bell Weights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Palethorpes’ Sausage Scales, Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, with brass bell weights The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial More Folk Art

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

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
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
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

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

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

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
Located in Atlanta, GA
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

French 19th Century Balance, Scale
French 19th Century Balance, Scale
H 14.75 in W 24.5 in D 15.75 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 Brass Balance Scale
19th Century Brass Balance Scale
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 11.5 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
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
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
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
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 Balance Scale
Maco Braga Balance Scale
H 23 in W 19 in D 8 in
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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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

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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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique 19th Century Argentine Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Nickel

Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery This attractive Brass balance scale on a
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Antique 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

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 Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Brass

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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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Decorative Objects

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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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

BRASS BALANCE SCALE
BRASS BALANCE SCALE
H 20 in W 17 in D 8.5 in
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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.

How Much is a 19th Century Balancing Scale?

A 19th century balancing scale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,750, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
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