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Antique Balance Scales Scales

Circa 1920s Torsion Balance Co, New York "Class A" Scale
Circa 1920s Torsion Balance Co, New York "Class A" Scale

Circa 1920s Torsion Balance Co, New York "Class A" Scale

By Torsion Balance Company

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1920s Torsion Balance Co, New York "Class A" Scale. Glass & nickel plate metal case.

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Nickel

19century English Balancing Scale
19century English Balancing Scale

19century English Balancing Scale

By G. None

Located in Tarrytown, NY

19century English balancing scale.

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19th Century European Industrial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Iron

Antique Glass Apothecary Balance Scale
Antique Glass Apothecary Balance Scale

Antique Glass Apothecary Balance Scale

Located in Dekalb, IL

Early-20th-century apothecary balance scale with an amber glass pedestal base, metal balance beam, chain suspensions, and two removable glass weighing pans.

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1920s Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Metal

Salter's spring balance weighing scales
Salter's spring balance weighing scales

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...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A very stunning 18th century balance - Scale from Rome, Italy. Beautifully crafted from polychromed and gilt wood.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Balance Scale
French 18th Century Balance Scale

French 18th Century Balance Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron.

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18th Century French Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pharmacy Balance Scale, Late 19th Century
Pharmacy Balance Scale, Late 19th Century

Pharmacy Balance Scale, Late 19th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

a fine late 19th-century pharmacy balance scale in walnut and ebonized wood. This pharmaceutical laboratory balance scale is housed in its original glass-fronted display case with a ...

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19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Walnut

1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale

1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1880s iron and brass balancing scale.

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1880s Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

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 weighting pans accompanied by weights.

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19th Century British Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

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

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pans, the body of the scale is very decorative in green enamel The Scale is now mainly a decorative piec...

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19th Century French Provincial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Iron

Avery Balance Scales Brass Antique WT Avery Birmingham 1880
Avery Balance Scales Brass Antique WT Avery Birmingham 1880

Avery Balance Scales Brass Antique WT Avery Birmingham 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

An impressive antique brass balance scale manufactured by the celebrated firm W. & T.

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1880s Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Balance Scale, Late 19th Century Design
Antique French Brass Balance Scale, Late 19th Century Design

Antique French Brass Balance Scale, Late 19th Century Design

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique Victorian Apothecary Balance Scales Brass Mahogany Day & Millward
Antique Victorian Apothecary Balance Scales Brass Mahogany Day & Millward

Antique Victorian Apothecary Balance Scales Brass Mahogany Day & Millward

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine and complete Victorian brass and mahogany apothecary balance scale by the respected makers Day & Millward Limited, clearly stamped to the beam.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

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

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A late 19th century balance scale. The body is Mahogany with two brass trays, brass and glass window and bronze inner mechanism.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Antique French Brass Balance Scale with Original Weights
19th Century Antique French Brass Balance Scale with Original Weights

19th Century Antique French Brass Balance Scale with Original Weights

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates.

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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

19th Century Antique Balance Scales by Decker, White Metal & Brass
19th Century Antique Balance Scales by Decker, White Metal & Brass

19th Century Antique Balance Scales by Decker, White Metal & Brass

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare 19th Century set of precision balance scales made in Turin by Decker. Extremely accurate, these weighing scales were likely used by an apothecary or by an official responsible...

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19th Century Italian Other Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Balance Scale in Glazed Mahogany Case, 19th Century Antique
Brass Balance Scale in Glazed Mahogany Case, 19th Century Antique

Brass Balance Scale in Glazed Mahogany Case, 19th Century Antique

Located in Greding, DE

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

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19th Century Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique F.W. Braun Apothecary Balance Beam Scale c.1920
Antique F.W. Braun Apothecary Balance Beam Scale c.1920

Antique F.W. Braun Apothecary Balance Beam Scale c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

Braun antique apothecary balance beam scale in a Mahogany display case with three adjustable copper feet, solid brass scale, Bakelite and copper knobs, and enamel maker's labels.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

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

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol Superb Large Brass and Iron Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol This very large and attractive beam balance scale is set on a cas...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique American Balance Weighing Scale Set, Cast Iron, Early 1900s
Antique American Balance Weighing Scale Set, Cast Iron, Early 1900s

Antique American Balance Weighing Scale Set, Cast Iron, Early 1900s

Located in Queens, NY

"American (early 20th Century) balance weighing scale Set on a concave rectangular cast iron beveled base with twist mid-section topped by a pointed finial.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Brass balance shop scales with eagle crest Decorative large brass balance shop scales  I super looking set, the slightly dished pans are hung on brass chains from the main colu...

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

Large Antique French Brass and Iron Balance Scale with Weights
Large Antique French Brass and Iron Balance Scale with Weights

Large Antique French Brass and Iron Balance Scale with Weights

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Elegant brass scale marked: Ets Testut 8 Rue Popincourt 8 Paris. Includes measurement indicator, and weights. Testut was a French company manufacturing and marketing measuring inst...

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare and visually commanding late 19th-century iron/ bronze balance scale, attributed to J. Motk & Co., circa 1890. this exquisite scale would have served in a traditional butcher’...

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1890s Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper, Iron

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

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique balance scale was crafted in Bristol, England, in the late 19th century, circa 1880–1890, and represents the high level of precision engineering associated with ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

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

By Henry Troemner

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1—Circa 1890s This Henry Troemner balance scale #1 is a remarkable antique cast iron scale, likely manufactured between th...

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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Metal, 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

By W & T Avery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Avery English Victorian Brass & Mahogany Balance Beam Scale. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 26" H x 22" W x 12" D.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Gothic Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought Iron Balance Beam Scale. Circa Mid 19th Century. Measurements: 31" H x 29" W x 11.25" D.

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Wrought 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

Located in Barntrup, DE

A rare and visually commanding late 19th-century brass balance scale, attributed to J. Motk & Co., circa 1890.

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

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

By W & T Avery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Avery English Victorian Brass, Cast Iron & Porcelain Balance Beam Scale. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 32.5" H x 24" W x 10" D.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Superb Large Painted Iron Balance Scales by  Holliday & Co London 1907
Superb Large Painted Iron Balance Scales by  Holliday & Co London 1907

Superb Large Painted Iron Balance Scales by Holliday & Co London 1907

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Superb Large Painted Iron Balance Scales by Holliday & Co London 1907 This very large and attractive beam balance scale is set on a cast Iron base the central upright columns are a...

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Early 1900s Industrial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Iron

Late 19th-Early 20th Century American Brass and Iron Spring Balance Scale
Late 19th-Early 20th Century American Brass and Iron Spring Balance Scale

Late 19th-Early 20th Century American Brass and Iron Spring Balance Scale

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th-early 20th century brass & iron spring balance scale, New York. "Chatillon's Improved Spring Balance, New York".

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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

By Bayliss & Coulthard

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-19th Century English Brass and Iron Hanging Trade Spring Balance Scale
Mid-19th Century English Brass and Iron Hanging Trade Spring Balance Scale

Mid-19th Century English Brass and Iron Hanging Trade Spring Balance Scale

Located in Dallas, TX

The dial is marked “Trade Spring Balance, W & T Avery Ltd, Birmingham,” one of England’s most respected scale manufacturers.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Copper, Wrought 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

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English brass bankers balance scale from the 19th century. Born in England during the 19th century, this elegant brass bankers scale features a central shaft, connected in its upp...

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19th Century English Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

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

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 stamped W T Avery weights 7, 4, 2, 1 lb.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

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

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental 19th century English general store balance by Reuben Sutcliffe of Manchester. Made from Iron with a rich nickel plated finish. The company traded on Thomas Street, Manches...

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Iron, Nickel

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

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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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

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

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique postal scale is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1952 and done in the Late Victorian style. The scale is composed of cast ...

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Late 19th Century Canadian Late Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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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1860s Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

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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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

Set of Balance Scales with Original Weights
Set of Balance Scales with Original Weights

Set of Balance Scales with Original Weights

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H 12 in W 28.5 in D 13.5 in

Set of Balance Scales with Original Weights

Located in Woodbury, CT

Marble top and base, bronze legs, glass sides, and brass weight pans. The workings visible thru the glass. The back and one glass on the side are missing, there is an engraved plaque...

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Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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

Located in Suffolk, GB

A large and highly decorative pair of 19th century brass apothecary balance scales with 19th century brass apothecary weights, possibly French.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Balance Scales Scales

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

By Henry Troemner

Located in Torreon, Coahuila

Antique Henry Troemner miners bullion scale Cast iron and bronce Made in Philadelphia, circa 1890 Estimated weight about 200 lbs.   

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Late 19th Century American Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Balance Scale
Balance Scale

Balance Scale

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H 60 in W 22 in D 19 in

Balance Scale

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American balance scale.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Balance Scale
Antique French Balance Scale

Antique French Balance Scale

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H 15 in W 32 in D 12 in

Antique French Balance Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Large antique cast iron French balance scale with 2 brass pans. The scale is from Usine de Graffenstaden, in the Starsbourg area of France.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Iron, Brass

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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19th Century Swedish Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Balance Scales & Bell Weights
Vintage Balance Scales & Bell Weights

Vintage Balance Scales & Bell Weights

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H 15.75 in W 14 in D 8 in

Vintage Balance Scales & Bell Weights

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Lovely set of vintage chrome and wood balance scales with their bell weights.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Chrome

18th Century Brass Balance Scale
18th Century Brass Balance Scale

18th Century Brass Balance Scale

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H 30.5 in W 25 in L 30.5 in

18th Century Brass Balance Scale

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large antique scale. Cast and wrought iron base with brass balance and weights.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Wrought 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 "Balancerie Cie Moderne".

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Late 19th Century French Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Bronze

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 Warranted Coat of Arms inscribed W & T Avery, Birmingham, England.

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19th Century British Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Iron

Iron and Brass Balance Scale
Iron and Brass Balance Scale

Iron and Brass Balance Scale

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H 32 in W 24 in D 10 in

Iron and Brass Balance Scale

By R & J Templeton Ltd

Located in Winter Park, FL

Large balance scale with iron base and ornate cast iron decoration at the top.

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Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Balance Scales Scales

Antique French Metal Balance Scale
Antique French Metal Balance Scale

Antique French Metal Balance Scale

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H 10.2 in W 22.8 in D 9.4 in

Antique French Metal Balance Scale

Located in High Point, NC

Made in the 1900s in France and traditionally employed for weighing fruits and vegetables, this antique scale features two metal weighing pans suspended from gracefully curved arms. ...

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Metal, Brass

Palethorpes’ Sausage Scale Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, Brass Bell Weights
Palethorpes’ Sausage Scale Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, Brass Bell Weights

Palethorpes’ Sausage Scale Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, Brass Bell Weights

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Palethorpes’ Sausage Scales, Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, with brass bell weights The scale has a brass weight plate on one side and a square ceramic platter on the other, s...

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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Balance Scales Scales

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 all original weights.

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

A Large European Hanging Balance Scale
A Large European Hanging Balance Scale

A Large European Hanging Balance Scale

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large, hanging, European balance scale of polished brass and steel. Dimensions: Base 24"W Top bar: 55"W Height: 50" H

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Steel

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 on one side of the scale, and a shallow brass bowl on the other.

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1860s French Baroque Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Marble, Iron

Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale
Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale

Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale

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H 23 in W 23 in D 7 in

Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale

Located in Houston, TX

The heavy iron pillar supports a steel balance beam with brass fittings and a brass pointer with balance marker.

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1890s French Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale
W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale

W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale

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H 28 in W 21.5 in D 11.5 in

W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass and walnut scale marked W & T Avery, Ltd. Birmingham. Six brass weights.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Balance Scales Scales

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 accessory for a kitchen island.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920
Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920

Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920

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H 18 in W 4.25 in D 1.25 in

Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique brass hanging milk scale. "C. Forschner's Improved Circular Spring Balance to Weigh 120 Pounds."

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

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

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 are attached with leather cording.

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1860s French Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Walnut

French 1920's Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scale
French 1920's Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scale

French 1920's Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scale

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H 9.63 in W 21.63 in D 8.5 in

French 1920's Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scale

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French balance scale with 2 removable brass pans 8 1/2" diameter, cast iron base all in working condition, made around the 1920's

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Early 20th Century French Antique Balance Scales Scales

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 your kitchen.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Steel, Iron

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

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 scale and brass scale trays.

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19th Century French Antique Balance Scales Scales

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T  Weighing Scales
Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T  Weighing Scales

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales Lovely old scales, Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Rustic farm scales The Etched Brass Dial measures 9...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian
Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian

Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine set of antique apothecary weighing scales. An English, brass, mahogany and walnut countertop balance for the tobacconist or chemist’s shop, dating to the early Victori...

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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Balance Scales Scales

Materials

Brass

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Antique Balance Scales Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique balance scales scales is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique balance scales scales was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. Antique balance scales scales have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique balance scales scales are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Victorian and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Henry Troemner, W & T Avery and Maco Braga each produced beautiful antique balance scales scales that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You

Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific 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.

The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.

With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.

If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.

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.

Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?

Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.

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