Skip to main content

Antique Balances

to
758
3,801
3,389
3,695
3,040
3,040
1,675
1,122
779
700
652
440
429
290
244
225
215
214
192
144
142
112
97
71
62
57
57
56
49
47
35
32
31
31
24
22
16
16
13
12
10
9
8
8
7
5
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
21
15
14
12
10
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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Antique Balances

Materials

Nickel

1920s Solid Brass Balancing
1920s Solid Brass Balancing

1920s Solid Brass Balancing

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s solid brass balancing.

Category

1920s Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

19century English Balancing Scale
19century English Balancing Scale

19century English Balancing Scale

By G. None

Located in Tarrytown, NY

19century English balancing scale.

Category

19th Century European Industrial Antique Balances

Materials

Iron

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

A Salter's improved spring balance by George Salter & Co. To weight: 100 lbs.

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Balances

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.

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

Bouraine Bronze Art Deco "Balance"
Bouraine Bronze Art Deco "Balance"

Bouraine Bronze Art Deco "Balance"

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Deco sculpture in silvered bronze signed M.Bouraine. Black marble base (Belgian surfin). In very good condition. Total height: 30 cm Width: 23.5 cm Base width: 11 cm Base depth:...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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.

Category

18th Century French Antique Balances

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 ...

Category

19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Balances

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.

Category

1880s Antique Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

Balancing Ship / Boat  Wine / Champagne Cooler
Balancing Ship / Boat  Wine / Champagne Cooler

Balancing Ship / Boat Wine / Champagne Cooler

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Antique balancing Nautical / ship / boat wine/champagne cooler holder with glass inner bowl.

Category

Early 20th Century French American Classical Antique Balances

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls
Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century circus balancing balls. We share what we love, and we love these rare early 20th century hand crafted wood and glass mirror English circus balancing balls.

Category

1920s British Folk Art Antique Balances

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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.

Category

19th Century British Antique Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Ningxia Rug Balance&Cosmic Order Design
Antique Ningxia Rug Balance&Cosmic Order Design

Antique Ningxia Rug Balance&Cosmic Order Design

Located in Ferrara, IT

At its heart, the central medallion features traditional motifs and symbolic elements that have been cherished in East Asian culture for centuries, conveying a sense of balance and c...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Bianchi Legitima Early 1900s Marble And Glass Balance
Bianchi Legitima Early 1900s Marble And Glass Balance

Bianchi Legitima Early 1900s Marble And Glass Balance

Located in Viterbo, VT

Antique Bianchi Legitima Argentinian balance made in the early 1900s. The balance is a beautiful example of modern technology and art deco beauty, where the internal mechanisms are d...

Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Industrial Antique Balances

Materials

Carrara Marble, Silver Plate

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

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.

Category

19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

1850s Antique Roman Iron Balance with Brass Weight
1850s Antique Roman Iron Balance with Brass Weight

1850s Antique Roman Iron Balance with Brass Weight

Located in Marbella, ES

Authentic antique Roman scale, crafted from wrought iron with a sliding brass weight. This traditional instrument, historically used for weighing goods, stands out for its functional...

Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique American Iron Balance Weighing Scale with Weights
Antique American Iron Balance Weighing Scale with Weights

Antique American Iron Balance Weighing Scale with Weights

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Balances

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

A small, antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Balances

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.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Laboratory Trebuchet Balance By Maison Mabille In Paris.
Laboratory Trebuchet Balance By Maison Mabille In Paris.

Laboratory Trebuchet Balance By Maison Mabille In Paris.

Located in BARSAC, FR

Pharmacy/laboratory trebuchet scale in its all-sided glass case, a vertical sliding door on the front, a storage drawer at the bottom. Complete with its original accessories, functi...

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Balances

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Strongman Acrobat Toy with Balancing Weights, Late 19th Century.
Antique Strongman Acrobat Toy with Balancing Weights, Late 19th Century.

Antique Strongman Acrobat Toy with Balancing Weights, Late 19th Century.

Located in Seattle, WA

Likely made in the late 19th or early 20th century, the figure balances horizontally from a central post, designed to rotate or sway as a kinetic toy.

Category

Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Balances

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

An antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition.

Category

19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Steelyard Balance with Hand-Painted Gamblers Scene, Early 19th Century
Steelyard Balance with Hand-Painted Gamblers Scene, Early 19th Century

Steelyard Balance with Hand-Painted Gamblers Scene, Early 19th Century

Located in NANTES, FR

**Steelyard Balance with Hand-Painted Gamblers Scene, Early 19th Century – M3702** This **steelyard balance** comes with a beautiful case and dates from the **late 18th to early 19t...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

19th Century Italian Other Antique Balances

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.

Category

19th Century Antique Balances

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.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Balances

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Diminutive Grand Tour Bronze 'Balancing Faun' on Marble Pedestal
Diminutive Grand Tour Bronze 'Balancing Faun' on Marble Pedestal

Diminutive Grand Tour Bronze 'Balancing Faun' on Marble Pedestal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Diminutive Grand Tour bronze 'Balancing Faun' on marble pedestal Italy, The sculpture circa 1890, the marble pedestal later addition 20th C A small well executed bronze sculpture...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassicism in Balance: 18th Century Louis XVI Square Center Table
Neoclassicism in Balance: 18th Century Louis XVI Square Center Table

Neoclassicism in Balance: 18th Century Louis XVI Square Center Table

Located in New York, NY

Louis XVI Square Center Table France, late 18th century An elegant French Louis XVI–period square center table distinguished by its refined neoclassical ornament and harmonious prop...

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

Maurice Dufrêne (1876–1955), French Art Deco "Balancing Elephant" Sculpture
Maurice Dufrêne (1876–1955), French Art Deco "Balancing Elephant" Sculpture

Maurice Dufrêne (1876–1955), French Art Deco "Balancing Elephant" Sculpture

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Atlanta, GA

The sculptural silhouette is highly reductive yet imbued with expressive poise, demonstrating Dufrêne’s sensitivity to form and balance, hallmarks of his broader decorative oeuvre.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sculpture by Marcel Bouraine, Woman Balancing Act - France 1925
Art Deco Sculpture by Marcel Bouraine, Woman Balancing Act - France 1925

Art Deco Sculpture by Marcel Bouraine, Woman Balancing Act - France 1925

By Marcel-André Bouraine

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

In very good condition. Marcel Bouraine, Balancing Act An Art Deco, patinated bronze study of a dancer in stylised pose, balancing on a marble plinth by Marcel Bouraine Signed M Bo...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 18th Century Trebuchet, Money Changer's Balance, With Its Weights
Antique 18th Century Trebuchet, Money Changer's Balance, With Its Weights

Antique 18th Century Trebuchet, Money Changer's Balance, With Its Weights

Located in Bilzen, BE

Wooden trebuchet with its weights. These kind of scales were used by money changers to weigh golden coins in those days to avoid fraud 18th Century The box measures 18 cm X 8.7 cm ...

Category

18th Century German Industrial Antique Balances

Materials

Brass, Wrought 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

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Balances

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’...

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper, Iron

The Solar Covenant: An Antique Oaxacan Zapotec Masterpiece of Sacred Balance
The Solar Covenant: An Antique Oaxacan Zapotec Masterpiece of Sacred Balance

The Solar Covenant: An Antique Oaxacan Zapotec Masterpiece of Sacred Balance

Located in Dallas, TX

Surrounding the sun-face, paired figures and stylized human forms emerge in rhythmic procession, symbolizing duality, balance, and communal continuity. Stepped fret motifs—ancient ar...

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Tribal Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

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 ...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

The Economic Balancing Act: A Satirical View of 1780 Britain
The Economic Balancing Act: A Satirical View of 1780 Britain

The Economic Balancing Act: A Satirical View of 1780 Britain

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "The Economic Balancing Act: A Satirical View of 1780 Britain" This original etching and engraving, circa 1780, is a satirical commentary on the precarious state of the Briti...

Category

1780s Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

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.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Antique balance toy Galloping Cowboy Moving , handpainted forged iron, 19th C.
Antique balance toy Galloping Cowboy Moving , handpainted forged iron, 19th C.

Antique balance toy Galloping Cowboy Moving , handpainted forged iron, 19th C.

Located in Bilzen, BE

An antique balance toy showing a cowboy on it's horse when it balance is the head and tale of the horse moving like also the cowboy This is totale handforged iron and handpainted (or...

Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Balances

Materials

Wrought Iron

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.

Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Balances

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

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.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Balances

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.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Balances

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Monumental 19th C. French Brass Butcher's Balance Scale with Bull Head Finial
Monumental 19th C. French Brass Butcher's Balance Scale with Bull Head Finial

Monumental 19th C. French Brass Butcher's Balance Scale with Bull Head Finial

Located in New York, NY

Monumental 19th Century French Brass Butcher's Trade Scale with Bull Finial A rare and highly decorative 19th-century French butcher's or market balance scale, executed predominantly...

Category

19th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

"Boy Balancing on Water Jug, " Whimsical Art Deco Bronze Nude
"Boy Balancing on Water Jug, " Whimsical Art Deco Bronze Nude

"Boy Balancing on Water Jug, " Whimsical Art Deco Bronze Nude

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A charming and delightful example of the "playful child" genre of bronzes that proliferated in the early decades of the 20th century -- some of the best examples by important sculpto...

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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...

Category

Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Metal, 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.

Category

Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Balances

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

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.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

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...

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

Early 1900s Industrial Antique Balances

Materials

Iron

Balance Act, Otto Geyer (Berlin 1843-1914), Bronze sculpture on marble base
Balance Act, Otto Geyer (Berlin 1843-1914), Bronze sculpture on marble base

Balance Act, Otto Geyer (Berlin 1843-1914), Bronze sculpture on marble base

Located in Madrid, EX

Otto Geyer (1843 Berlin - 1914 Berlin) BALANCEAKT (Boy balancing on a turtle) Bronze on marble base Height with base: 18.5 cm

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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...

Category

19th Century English Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Cheerful Clown Balancing on a Drum – “Sylvesterlust” by Alfred Schwarz, c.1895
Cheerful Clown Balancing on a Drum – “Sylvesterlust” by Alfred Schwarz, c.1895

Cheerful Clown Balancing on a Drum – “Sylvesterlust” by Alfred Schwarz, c.1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Cheerful Clown Balancing on a Drum – “Sylvesterlust” by Alfred Schwarz, c.1895 Description: This delightful color lithograph, titled “Sylvesterlust” (New Year’s Eve Joy), was create...

Category

1890s Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Two Balances for Weighing Fire and Air, c.1780
Antique Print of Two Balances for Weighing Fire and Air, c.1780

Antique Print of Two Balances for Weighing Fire and Air, c.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Balance for weighing air - Balance for weighing fire'.

Category

18th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Paper

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.

Category

Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Balances

Materials

Iron, Nickel

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.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

  • 1
  • ...

Recent Sales

Balance

Anders ZornBalance, 1919

Unavailable

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in

Balance

By Anders Zorn

Located in Wellesley, MA

This portrait image depicts two nude women balancing on a beam. More details: Etching, 1919, Hjert & Hjert 287, First State.

Category

1910s Realist Antique Balances

Materials

Etching

Antique Balance Scale
Antique Balance Scale

Antique Balance Scale

Unavailable

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.

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Antique Brass Balance or Beam Scale

Unavailable

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.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp
Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp

Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in

Hadrill and Horsemann Counter Balance Desk Lamp

Located in Stockport, GB

The silver grey adjustable frame with counter balance features the cast H & H monogram and a retractable magnifier.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Balances

Materials

Steel

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

Set of Balance Scales with Original Weights

Unavailable

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Balances

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

German Brass Pharmacy Balance from 1921 on Mahogany Box
German Brass Pharmacy Balance from 1921 on Mahogany Box

German Brass Pharmacy Balance from 1921 on Mahogany Box

Unavailable

H 21.6 in W 19.6 in D 8.6 in

German Brass Pharmacy Balance from 1921 on Mahogany Box

Located in Raalte, NL

German brass pharmacy balance marked with D * R (Deutsches Reich) Stuttgart and dated 1921 with up to 1975 the last time that it's calibrated, it stands on a mahogany box with two dr...

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

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.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Bronze Art Deco Nude Lady Balancing Ball Sculpture, circa 1920s
Bronze Art Deco Nude Lady Balancing Ball Sculpture, circa 1920s

Bronze Art Deco Nude Lady Balancing Ball Sculpture, circa 1920s

Located in London, GB

A stunning original bronze Art Deco nude lady balancing ball sculpture, circa 1920s. Rosso Verona marble base, signed by artist.

Category

19th Century European Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze

French Iron Equal-Arm Beam Balance, by "Force 5 Kilos"
French Iron Equal-Arm Beam Balance, by "Force 5 Kilos"

French Iron Equal-Arm Beam Balance, by "Force 5 Kilos"

Located in Petaluma, CA

This French equal-arm beam balance by Force is a fun piece. Add two trays or plates to hold fruit and use it as a unique table centerpiece or place it on a shelf for decoration.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Iron

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.   

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze, Iron

'Balancing the Books' A cold painted Bronze by Franz X. Bergman
'Balancing the Books' A cold painted Bronze by Franz X. Bergman

'Balancing the Books' A cold painted Bronze by Franz X. Bergman

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vancouver, BC

An interesting depiction of two Arab men in discussion over something in front of them which I have entitled 'Balancing the Books' but could be an intellectual discussion too. !

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Carved Gilded & PolychromeAgarwood Guanyin Buddha Head Sculpture
Hand-Carved Gilded & PolychromeAgarwood Guanyin Buddha Head Sculpture

Hand-Carved Gilded & PolychromeAgarwood Guanyin Buddha Head Sculpture

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Subtle gold accents and soft pigments create a harmonious balance between natural wood texture and artistic embellishment.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Pine Side Table
Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Pine Side Table

Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Pine Side Table

Located in Burton, TX

This traditional construction and the architectural silhouette are hallmarks of Spanish craftsmanship, balancing strength with decorative detail. The sides and back of the piece exhi...

Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Balances

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian 200 Carats Amethyst 9K Gold and Silver Riviere Necklace
Antique Victorian 200 Carats Amethyst 9K Gold and Silver Riviere Necklace

Antique Victorian 200 Carats Amethyst 9K Gold and Silver Riviere Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The stones graduate beautifully in size, enhancing both visual balance and wearability. At the center, the largest amethyst weighs approximately 15 carats and measures 17.5 x 14mm.

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Platinum Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring
Art Deco Platinum Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring

Art Deco Platinum Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring

Located in Aventura, FL

This refined platinum Art Deco–inspired ring showcases a harmonious balance of brilliance and color. At its center lies a 1.02 ct brilliant-cut diamond, framed by an additional 0.92 ...

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

"Winter" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee
"Winter" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee

"Winter" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee

Located in Pasadena, CA

Fine ink lines sketch rhythmic marks across the composition, their spontaneity balancing the solidity of the color fields. The work captures the spirit of Paul Klee’s poetic vocabul...

Category

Early 20th Century Surrealist Antique Balances

Materials

Watercolor

"Summer" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee
"Summer" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee

"Summer" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee

Unavailable

H 14.25 in W 18.5 in D 0.75 in

"Summer" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee

Located in Pasadena, CA

The work recalls Paul Klee’s lyrical balance of drawing and painting, where line becomes a form of writing and color an atmosphere of emotion.

Category

Early 20th Century Surrealist Antique Balances

Materials

Watercolor

Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires – 7.9 g
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires – 7.9 g

Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamonds and Sapphires – 7.9 g

Located in Aventura, FL

A striking Art Deco platinum ring showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and geometric balance. At its center, a brilliant-cut diamond of approx. 0.76 ct radiates light, complemented b...

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Mid Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Spiral Floor Candle Stick Stand
Mid Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Spiral Floor Candle Stick Stand

Mid Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Spiral Floor Candle Stick Stand

Located in Pasadena, CA

The base anchors the piece with organically coiled forms, adding balance and visual intrigue.

Category

Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Balances

Materials

Wrought Iron

Hexagonal Platinum Ring with 4.46ct Rubies and 0.86ct Diamond
Hexagonal Platinum Ring with 4.46ct Rubies and 0.86ct Diamond

Hexagonal Platinum Ring with 4.46ct Rubies and 0.86ct Diamond

Located in Aventura, FL

Weighing 6.7 grams, this handcrafted piece offers a perfect balance of color, symmetry, and elegance. This ring can be made to order.

Category

1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Teak Round Table with Pull-Out Ashtray Tabs
Art Deco Teak Round Table with Pull-Out Ashtray Tabs

Art Deco Teak Round Table with Pull-Out Ashtray Tabs

Located in Budapest, HU

A versatile and collectible example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this table offers both function and sophistication, ideal for interiors that balance modern comfort with vintage charac...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Teak

Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Rosso Levanto Marble
Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Rosso Levanto Marble

Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Rosso Levanto Marble

Located in New York, NY

The sculptural richness is further enhanced by deep moldings and a tiered shelf with softened corners, creating a harmonious balance of movement and refinement. This piece captures t...

Category

Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

Antique Louis XVI Rouge Griotte and Vert Marble Fireplace Mantel
Antique Louis XVI Rouge Griotte and Vert Marble Fireplace Mantel

Antique Louis XVI Rouge Griotte and Vert Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in New York, NY

The frieze is gracefully paneled, centered by a circular medallion flanked by green marble inlays framed in the rouge body, offering a refined architectural balance. The side jambs m...

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

Jugendstil Chair in the Style of Vienna Secession, 1900s
Jugendstil Chair in the Style of Vienna Secession, 1900s

Jugendstil Chair in the Style of Vienna Secession, 1900s

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 16.54 in D 18.9 in

Jugendstil Chair in the Style of Vienna Secession, 1900s

Located in Reichenschwand, DE

The seat, framed and inlaid with rattan, offers both visual lightness and tactile contrast, balancing the structural rigor of the frame with a more organic texture.

Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Balances

Materials

Metal

Large Amlash Terracotta Jar 1st Millennium B.C.
Large Amlash Terracotta Jar 1st Millennium B.C.

Large Amlash Terracotta Jar 1st Millennium B.C.

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

This elegant form embodies the aesthetic sensibility of Amlash potters, who created utilitarian wares with enduring beauty and balance. The surface retains a rich, reddish-brown hue ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Antique Balances

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Antique English  Statuario Brocatello Inlaid Fireplace Marble Mantel
Antique English  Statuario Brocatello Inlaid Fireplace Marble Mantel

Antique English Statuario Brocatello Inlaid Fireplace Marble Mantel

Located in New York, NY

The composition is both regal and refined, featuring a central bas-relief plaque depicting playful cherubs, framed by fluted detailing and classical mask motifs on the jambs—elegant ...

Category

19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

French carriage clock signed A Blacher paris, dated: ca 1850
French carriage clock signed A Blacher paris, dated: ca 1850

French carriage clock signed A Blacher paris, dated: ca 1850

Unavailable

H 7.49 in W 5.71 in D 3.94 in

French carriage clock signed A Blacher paris, dated: ca 1850

By Atelier Paris

Located in Zonhoven, BE

The going train is regulated with balance-wheel escapement. There is a line to activate the striking.

Category

1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug with Bold Geometric Grid in Blue, Green & Orange
Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug with Bold Geometric Grid in Blue, Green & Orange

Vintage Moroccan Berber Rug with Bold Geometric Grid in Blue, Green & Orange

Located in Wrexham, GB

It brings a strong graphic presence without overwhelming, balancing heritage with striking visual appeal.

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Balances

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Marble Mantel
Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Marble Mantel

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Marble Mantel

Located in New York, NY

The frieze features alternating floral medallions and round appliqués, lending balance and visual interest. This mantel’s harmonious palette and proportions make it a compelling cen...

Category

Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

Candlestick in Chromed Metal
Candlestick in Chromed Metal

Candlestick in Chromed Metal

Unavailable

H 6.7 in Dm 4.34 in

Candlestick in Chromed Metal

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Featuring a classic design, this elegant piece has a wide, rounded base, giving the candle holder stability and balance. Its body tapers gently upwards, creating a harmonious silhoue...

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Antique French Louis XV Rouge Marble Fireplace Mantel
Antique French Louis XV Rouge Marble Fireplace Mantel

Antique French Louis XV Rouge Marble Fireplace Mantel

Unavailable

H 43.75 in W 57.13 in D 8 in

Antique French Louis XV Rouge Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in New York, NY

The piece is anchored by fluted jambs adorned with intricately carved rosettes and scrollwork, demonstrating the artisan’s refined mastery of ornament and balance. The rouge marble, ...

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Brocatello Marble fireplace  Mantel
Antique French Louis XVI Brocatello Marble fireplace  Mantel

Antique French Louis XVI Brocatello Marble fireplace Mantel

Located in New York, NY

The craftsmanship reveals fine architectural balance: the mantel’s body measures 41 ¾ inches wide, topped by a deep 42 ¾-inch shelf, and a 13 ¾-inch depth—substantial yet refined in ...

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balances

Materials

Marble

Amara 14K White Gold 0.50 ct Oval Emerald & 0.25 ctw Diamond Statement Ring
Amara 14K White Gold 0.50 ct Oval Emerald & 0.25 ctw Diamond Statement Ring

Amara 14K White Gold 0.50 ct Oval Emerald & 0.25 ctw Diamond Statement Ring

Located in Greeneville, TN

At its heart lies a premium 0.50 ct natural oval emerald, surrounded by 0.25 ctw of brilliant white diamonds—perfectly balancing refinement and presence. Details: Metal: Solid 14 K...

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Green Sapphire, White Gold

Large 19th Century Opaline Glass Table Lamp
Large 19th Century Opaline Glass Table Lamp

Large 19th Century Opaline Glass Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 24.81 in Dm 7.88 in

Large 19th Century Opaline Glass Table Lamp

Located in Richmond, London

Why we like it This lamp offers a striking balance of rich textures and subtle elegance without appearing overly ornate.

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar with Frog Motif, 3rd Millennium B.C.
Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar with Frog Motif, 3rd Millennium B.C.

Neolithic Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar with Frog Motif, 3rd Millennium B.C.

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

The vessel is equipped with two loop handles at the equator, offering balance and utility, while the tapering base and flared neck contribute to its graceful proportions.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Antique Balances

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Art Deco Table Clock in Dark Wood
Art Deco Table Clock in Dark Wood

Art Deco Table Clock in Dark Wood

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco Table Clock in Dark Wood

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

The semicircular structure combines with the geometric details on the sides, creating a balance between simplicity and sophistication. The dial is surrounded by a silver metal ring a...

Category

Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Antique Balances

Materials

Wood

Cigar Piercer with Scarab and Pharaohs Bronze & Silver Collectible Tool
Cigar Piercer with Scarab and Pharaohs Bronze & Silver Collectible Tool

Cigar Piercer with Scarab and Pharaohs Bronze & Silver Collectible Tool

Unavailable

H 10 in W 10 in D 10 in Dm 5 in L 6 in

Cigar Piercer with Scarab and Pharaohs Bronze & Silver Collectible Tool

Located in Hartman, AR

The twisted shaft is forged from oxidized sterling silver, providing balance, grip, and a contrasting finish. The piece is more than a tool; it’s a miniature sculpture that speaks t...

Category

16th Century Art Nouveau Antique Balances

Materials

Pearl, Silver, Bronze

igar Piercer with Double-Headed Eagle – Bronze & Silver Sculptural Tool
igar Piercer with Double-Headed Eagle – Bronze & Silver Sculptural Tool

igar Piercer with Double-Headed Eagle – Bronze & Silver Sculptural Tool

Unavailable

H 10 in W 10 in D 10 in Dm 5 in L 6 in

igar Piercer with Double-Headed Eagle – Bronze & Silver Sculptural Tool

Located in Hartman, AR

The wings of the eagle are spread wide in perfect symmetry, forming a striking visual balance. The top is cast in aged bronze, while the piercing shaft is hand-twisted sterling silve...

Category

16th Century Art Nouveau Antique Balances

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Porcelain Plate from China for Export, Qianlong Period
Porcelain Plate from China for Export, Qianlong Period

Porcelain Plate from China for Export, Qianlong Period

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

This is a decorative and collectible piece, with artistic features typical of the period, enhanced by the meticulous painting and balance. Bumps, missing enamel and paint, repainted.

Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Baroque Antique Balances

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807
Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807

Antique 18k Gold Verge Fusee Full Hunter Pocket Watch – London 1807

Located in Kenley surrey, GB

Movement: Traditional verge escapement fusee movement, signed Lindley, London, No. 175 LC Features include a pierced and engraved balance cock, three-arm flat steel balance, diamond ...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Balances

Cut-Out Serving Dish in Chinese Porcelain.
Cut-Out Serving Dish in Chinese Porcelain.

Cut-Out Serving Dish in Chinese Porcelain.

Unavailable

H 1.19 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in

Cut-Out Serving Dish in Chinese Porcelain.

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

The design showcases a graceful balance between the vivid blue floral patterns and the crisp white background, creating a timeless aesthetic.

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Rococo Antique Balances

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Saucers
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Saucers

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Saucers

Unavailable

H 1.19 in Dm 11.82 in

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Saucers

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Some of these scenes include mountains and rivers, evoking the traditional style of Chinese landscape paintings (shanshui), which symbolize balance and harmony with nature. Other pet...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Rococo Antique Balances

Materials

Porcelain

German Jugendstil Chair in the Style of Bruno Paul, around 1905
German Jugendstil Chair in the Style of Bruno Paul, around 1905

German Jugendstil Chair in the Style of Bruno Paul, around 1905

Unavailable

H 38.59 in W 21.66 in D 21.07 in

German Jugendstil Chair in the Style of Bruno Paul, around 1905

By Bruno Paul

Located in Reichenschwand, DE

It speaks of a moment when furniture design was evolving toward simplicity, guided by balance, grace, and the quiet power of well-considered form.

Category

Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Balances

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Pair of Four Light Candelabra in Metal
Pair of Four Light Candelabra in Metal

Pair of Four Light Candelabra in Metal

Unavailable

H 22.05 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Pair of Four Light Candelabra in Metal

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

The symmetrical arrangement of the arms creates visual balance. The arms are decorated with volutes, acanthus leaves and floral elements in relief.

Category

Early 1900s Portuguese Victorian Antique Balances

Materials

Metal

Vintage Doctor’s Beam Scale – 1930-1940
Vintage Doctor’s Beam Scale – 1930-1940

Vintage Doctor’s Beam Scale – 1930-1940

Unavailable

H 59.85 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

Vintage Doctor’s Beam Scale – 1930-1940

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

Exceptional Medical Balance Scale – A Collector’s Piece A stunning vintage doctor’s beam scale, originally used in medical offices and pharmacies during the 1930s-1940s.

Category

1920s French Antique Balances

Materials

Iron

Wren  10K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Band, Dainty Gold Ring, May Birthstone
Wren  10K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Band, Dainty Gold Ring, May Birthstone

Wren 10K Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Band, Dainty Gold Ring, May Birthstone

Located in Greeneville, TN

Whether worn alone for a minimalist look or stacked with other rings for a bold statement, this emerald & diamond band is the perfect balance of delicate charm and timeless elegance.

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Rare Set of Walnut Wood Table, Bench, Chairs by Karoly Lingel
Rare Set of Walnut Wood Table, Bench, Chairs by Karoly Lingel

Rare Set of Walnut Wood Table, Bench, Chairs by Karoly Lingel

By Lingel Workshop

Located in Budapest, HU

Each item is rich in detail, with geometric shapes and meticulous carving in neogothic style that decorates all elements, paying close attention to harmony and balance. The items are...

Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Balances

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Wall Lights in Brass with Two Arms
Pair of Wall Lights in Brass with Two Arms

Pair of Wall Lights in Brass with Two Arms

Unavailable

H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

Pair of Wall Lights in Brass with Two Arms

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

The trumpet-shaped arms emerge elegantly from a central body with geometric detailing, adding architectural balance and sophistication. The design culminates in small decorative ball...

Category

Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Three-Piece Clock Garniture 19th Century.
Three-Piece Clock Garniture 19th Century.

Three-Piece Clock Garniture 19th Century.

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 28.35 in D 9.85 in

Three-Piece Clock Garniture 19th Century.

Located in Warsaw, PL

Transformation: It is associated with transformation and change, encouraging personal growth and helping to release negative patterns. Emotional Balance: Malachite is thought to pro...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Balances

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Gilt Bronze Sitting Fortune Buddha Statue – Symbol of Prosperity and Peace
Gilt Bronze Sitting Fortune Buddha Statue – Symbol of Prosperity and Peace

Gilt Bronze Sitting Fortune Buddha Statue – Symbol of Prosperity and Peace

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Whether you're looking to attract good fortune, enhance your décor, or cultivate a peaceful atmosphere, this statue serves as a powerful reminder of balance and well-being. A perfect...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Porcelain Plate, Qing Dysnaty
Chinese Porcelain Plate, Qing Dysnaty

Chinese Porcelain Plate, Qing Dysnaty

Unavailable

H 0.79 in Dm 9.06 in

Chinese Porcelain Plate, Qing Dysnaty

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Polychrome decoration, featuring an elegant floral composition in the center, with an ornate dark vase containing branches of red peony flowers and green leaves, arranged with fluidi...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Baroque Antique Balances

Materials

Porcelain

Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar
Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar

Large Western Asiatic Buff Ware Footed Storage Jar

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

Carination & Scooped Foot: The jar's elegant carination leads into a gracefully scooped foot, offering stability and balance, making this vessel as functional as it is stunning.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Asian Primitive Antique Balances

Materials

Pottery

Roman Bronze & Lead Steelyard Weight
Roman Bronze & Lead Steelyard Weight

Roman Bronze & Lead Steelyard Weight

Unavailable

H 3.3 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Roman Bronze & Lead Steelyard Weight

Located in London, GB

The bronze here is cast around a lead center, giving the piece a surprising weight; a perforation through the top of the head allowed it to be looped through a chain and hung from a ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Balances

Materials

Bronze, Lead

Set of three clocks and two pedestals from the 19th century.
Set of three clocks and two pedestals from the 19th century.

Set of three clocks and two pedestals from the 19th century.

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 9.85 in

Set of three clocks and two pedestals from the 19th century.

Located in Warsaw, PL

Transformation: It is associated with transformation and change, encouraging personal growth and helping to release negative patterns. Emotional Balance: Malachite is thought to pro...

Category

19th Century Napoleon III Antique Balances

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

China, 18th Century, Blue-and-White Decorated Dish, circa 1760
China, 18th Century, Blue-and-White Decorated Dish, circa 1760

China, 18th Century, Blue-and-White Decorated Dish, circa 1760

Unavailable

H 1.03 in W 14.26 in D 10.67 in

China, 18th Century, Blue-and-White Decorated Dish, circa 1760

Located in PARIS, FR

Each brushstroke expresses an aesthetic delicacy that underscores the symmetry and balance of forms, characteristics that are the hallmarks of export porcelain from this era.

Category

1760s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Balances

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful French enamel and ormolu annular dial clock
Beautiful French enamel and ormolu annular dial clock

Beautiful French enamel and ormolu annular dial clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

The striking 8-day movement with balance escapement with hour and minute indication on two silver rings.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Balances

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cut-Out Plates, Imari
Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cut-Out Plates, Imari

Pair of Japanese Porcelain Cut-Out Plates, Imari

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

These ribbons form a symmetrical motif that converges towards the center of the piece, where a delicately shaped flower adds a touch of sophistication and visual balance. Within the ...

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Rococo Antique Balances

Materials

Porcelain

People Also Browsed

Large Antique English "Bartlett & Son, " Goose Neck Merchant's Scale, Circa 1880
Large Antique English "Bartlett & Son, " Goose Neck Merchant's Scale, Circa 1880

Large Antique English "Bartlett & Son, " Goose Neck Merchant's Scale, Circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large Antique English goose neck merchant's scale signed "Bartlett & Sons" of Bristol, England, circa 1880. Heavy Brass Commodity Scale with Weights Included

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Balances

Materials

Brass

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Balances", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Balances For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique balances for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique balances was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. There are all kinds of antique balances available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Nouveau, Industrial and Victorian antique balances are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique balances over the years, but those made by Tiffany Studios, W & T Avery and Henry Troemner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Balances?

Antique balances can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,675, while the lowest priced sells for $52 and the highest can go for as much as $86,713.