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Antique Beam Scales

Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales

Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales

$2,056

H 27 in W 21 in D 12 in

Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales

Located in Altrincham, GB

Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales, complete with pans and nest of weights - Williams & Sons - Cannon St.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

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 Beam 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.

Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Beam Scales

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 Beam Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

$750Sale Price|24% Off

H 18.5 in W 17.25 in D 8 in

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 Beam Scales

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale
Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale

Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W & T Avery Beam Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Large antique wrought iron and brass beam weight balance scale by W and T Avery Ltd. of Soho foundry Birmingham, England.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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

19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol

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 Beam Scales

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 Beam Scales

Materials

Iron

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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 Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Iron Beam Scale
19th Century Brass and Iron Beam Scale

19th Century Brass and Iron Beam Scale

Unavailable

H 32 in W 26 in D 10 in

19th Century Brass and Iron Beam Scale

By Perry & Warmington LTD

Located in Miami, FL

Brass and iron beam scale. Marked: 10 lb Class B and Berry & Warmington Limited, Liverpool & Manchester.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Berlin Iron, Brass

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 Beam Scales

Materials

Iron

Maco Braga Scale
Maco Braga Scale

Maco Braga Scale

Unavailable

H 24 in W 19 in D 8 in

Maco Braga Scale

By Maco Braga

Located in Morristown, NJ

Maco Braga brass balance beam scale with reeded column standard with sea serpent termination, dolphin shaped balance beam and base fitted with complete set of weights.

Category

19th Century Portuguese Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale
Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale

Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale

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H 23 in W 16.5 in D 8.5 in

Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale

By Thomas Cheshire

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Beautiful antique jewelers beam scale to weigh up to 1lb. All brass with it's original mahogany box.

Category

19th Century Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Beam Scale
19th Century English Beam Scale

19th Century English Beam Scale

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H 27 in W 22 in D 9.5 in

19th Century English Beam Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Large antique wrought iron beam scale with it's original Victorian seal by W.T.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Victorian Harp Grocer's Beam Scale
Victorian Harp Grocer's Beam Scale

Victorian Harp Grocer's Beam Scale

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H 34.5 in W 20 in D 10 in

Victorian Harp Grocer's Beam Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

A stunning and ornate huge Victorian grocer's beam scale with its original china plate for weighing cheeses and meats.

Category

19th Century British Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Iron, Brass

W.& T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale
W.& T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale

W.& T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale

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H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 11 in

W.& T. Avery Brass/ Cast Iron Beam Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a W & T Avery makers brass and cast iron beam scale. The top of the pillar, is adorned with cast iron scrolls and a heart.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large pair of quality antique Victorian brass beam scales and weights
Large pair of quality antique Victorian brass beam scales and weights

Large pair of quality antique Victorian brass beam scales and weights

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large pair of quality antique Victorian brass beam scales and weights, having a large pair of Librasco brass beam scales, with a shaped beam with two circular brass pans hanging from...

Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

Victorian Banker's Scale
Victorian Banker's Scale

Victorian Banker's Scale

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H 23 in W 19 in D 13 in

Victorian Banker's Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Victorian brass beamed boxed end bankers scale with ornate iron pillar.

Category

19th Century British Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Set of Antique English Brass and Steel Balance Beam Scales, Made by National
A Set of Antique English Brass and Steel Balance Beam Scales, Made by National

A Set of Antique English Brass and Steel Balance Beam Scales, Made by National

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Set of Antique English Brass and Steel Balance Beam Scales, Made by National, 19th/20 century with a series of five brass bell weights, the heaviest 11 pounds Height: 89 cm Width:...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass, Steel

Quality pair of antique Victorian brass scales and weights
Quality pair of antique Victorian brass scales and weights

Quality pair of antique Victorian brass scales and weights

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of antique Victorian brass beam scales with the original weights, bearing makers label for De Grave, Short & Co, London

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

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

Massive Portugese Brass Balance Scale With Bull's Head

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive large brass balance beam scale with wonderful decorative bull's head on top and the hooks holding the scales in the form of dolphins.

Category

19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Market Scale Beam
19th Century Chinese Market Scale Beam

19th Century Chinese Market Scale Beam

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H 86 in W 12 in D 12 in

19th Century Chinese Market Scale Beam

Located in Chicago, IL

Once used daily in a bustling Qing dynasty market, this unassuming pole is actually a 19th century Chinese straight-beam balance, also known as a steelyard. Possibly owned by a merch...

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique Bartlett & Sons Cast Iron Industrial Platform Grain Feed Scale Makers
Antique Bartlett & Sons Cast Iron Industrial Platform Grain Feed Scale Makers

Antique Bartlett & Sons Cast Iron Industrial Platform Grain Feed Scale Makers

Located in Dayton, OH

"Bartlett and Son, maker of weighing machines and scales, of Bristol and London Successor to J. Bartlett and Son. 1861 John Bartlett, born c.1825, London, a scale beam maker an...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Iron

Beam Scale
Beam Scale

Beam Scale

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H 25 in W 46 in D 5 in

Beam Scale

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century cast iron beam scale with great detail, all in original surface and condition

Category

19th Century American Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Iron

Brass Beam Scale
Brass Beam Scale

Brass Beam Scale

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H 23.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in

Brass Beam Scale

Located in Southampton, NY

Brass Beam Scale on Wooden Base. No Weights.

Category

19th Century English Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Beam Scale

Antique Brass Beam Scale

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H 21 in W 19 in D 10 in

Antique Brass Beam Scale

Located in Port Chester, NY

Wood base brass scale with a good set of brass weights.

Category

19th Century English Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Fairbanks Equal Arm Beam Gold Scale
Late 19th Century Fairbanks Equal Arm Beam Gold Scale

Late 19th Century Fairbanks Equal Arm Beam Gold Scale

Located in Aurora, OR

The Fairbanks Scale Co. still operates to this day. This beautifully designed gold scale operates by depressing a lever that raises the beam and allows the pans to shift.

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

Gilt Scales
Gilt Scales

Gilt Scales

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H 28 in W 30 in D 8 in

Gilt Scales

Located in Hudson, NY

gilt metal scales with beaming sun center medalion composed of cast & wrought iron,and tin

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Metal

Avery Brass Jockey Weight Scale
Avery Brass Jockey Weight Scale

Avery Brass Jockey Weight Scale

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H 102 in W 74 in D 60.5 in

Avery Brass Jockey Weight Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A portable brass beam balance jockey weight scale, signed on the beam W & T Avery LTD, Birmingham

Category

19th Century English Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

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

Italian 1820s Polished Brass Balance Scale with Solomonic Column

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian large size polished brass balance scale from the early 19th century. This Italian brass scale, circa 1820 features a barley twist central beam, reminiscent of a Solomonic ...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890
Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890

Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

The large antique bull's head that sits on top of the scales, supporting a beam and twin circular brass weighing pans hanging from chains.

Category

1890s Portuguese Victorian Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique English Beam Scale and Weights
Antique English Beam Scale and Weights

Antique English Beam Scale and Weights

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H 32 in W 20 in D 10.5 in

Antique English Beam Scale and Weights

Located in Port Chester, NY

Very attractive antique English brass beam scale, lovely set of weights in appropriate size, on a mahogany wood base.

Category

19th Century English Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890
Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890

Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

The large antique bull's head that sits on top of the scales, supporting a beam and twin circular brass weighing pans hanging from chains.

Category

1890s Portuguese Victorian Antique Beam Scales

Materials

Brass

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Antique Beam Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique beam scales available for sale. Each of these unique antique beam scales was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are all kinds of antique beam scales available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique beam scales are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. W & T Avery and E. & T. Fairbanks & Company each produced beautiful antique beam scales that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Beam Scales?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $900, while they’re typically $165 on the low end and $2,750 highest priced.

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