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Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860

Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860

Located in Bath, GB

This makes this an early set of scales dating to circa 1860. The scales itself is again decorated with intricate engraving and both pans are pieced or reticulated showcasing a bas...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs
A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs

A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs, of typical form with an upholstered seat adjacent to a brass balance, with four weights of 8, 4, 2 and 1 stone, the frieze with a carv...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

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

Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base

Located in Birmingham, AL

A rare 19th century brass and iron balance scale used for measuring salt, found in Montpellier having a hand forged iron upright surmounted by a brass finial, supporting a balance be...

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Early 1800s French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Provisions scale made and signed by J. White and Son

Provisions scale made and signed by J. White and Son

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English brass and steel provisions scale, made and signed by J.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Steel

Unique Austrian Flush Mount Light of Large Scale
Unique Austrian Flush Mount Light of Large Scale

Unique Austrian Flush Mount Light of Large Scale

Located in Houston, TX

Unique Austrian flush mount light created, circa 1920-1940 from cut and hammered brass. Decorated in crossed swirling scrolls and lit by four candelabra-size bulbs. Newly wired for u...

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Small-Scale Oak Royal Mail Pillar Letter Box
Small-Scale Oak Royal Mail Pillar Letter Box

Small-Scale Oak Royal Mail Pillar Letter Box

Located in London, GB

This small, oak pillar letter box was crafted in England in the early 20th century. It is likely the piece was created for a country house, where it would be used to store letters be...

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair Of Monumental Scale Antique Holophane Bronze Ring Chandeliers
Rare Pair Of Monumental Scale Antique Holophane Bronze Ring Chandeliers

Rare Pair Of Monumental Scale Antique Holophane Bronze Ring Chandeliers

By Holophane

Located in Nottingham, GB

MONUMENTAL HOLOPHANE BRONZE RING CHANDELIER WITH THREE RIPPLELITE SHADES RARE MATCHING PAIR – HOLOPHANE CATALOGUE 1933 SOLD AS A PAIR A remarkable and extremely rare matching pair...

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1920s British Art Deco Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Bronze, Brass

An Exceptional and Large-Scaled Pair of English Hand-Hammered Brass Lobed Jardinieres with Lion Ring Handles
An Exceptional and Large-Scaled Pair of English Hand-Hammered Brass Lobed Jardinieres with Lion Ring Handles

An Exceptional and Large-Scaled Pair of English Hand-Hammered Brass Lobed Jardinieres with Lion Ring Handles

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptional and large-scaled pair of English hand-hammered brass lobed jardinieres with lion ring handles; each of grand scale with everted lip above a bulbous lobed body adorned ...

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19th Century English Antique Brass Scale

A Large-Scaled Pair of Dutch Candlesticks
A Large-Scaled Pair of Dutch Candlesticks

A Large-Scaled Pair of Dutch Candlesticks

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled pair of Dutch turned brass candlesticks with over-scaled bobeches; all raised over a cup-shaped base with splayed sides

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19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Scale

19th Century Regency Style Bookcase Cabinet of Diminutive Scale
19th Century Regency Style Bookcase Cabinet of Diminutive Scale

19th Century Regency Style Bookcase Cabinet of Diminutive Scale

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century Regency style bookcase cabinet of diminutive scale. Mahogany. Only 30.5" wide. The top cabinet with glazed doors with the original period glass and intricate geometric m...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Set of Vintage Weighing Scales Made by Vandome & Hart Ltd
Set of Vintage Weighing Scales Made by Vandome & Hart Ltd

Set of Vintage Weighing Scales Made by Vandome & Hart Ltd

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic set of vintage weighing scales made by Vandome & Hart Ltd. Dating from the either the 1920s or 1930s I believe the scales are made from brushed aluminum with steel frame an...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Transformed into a Chandelier
Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Transformed into a Chandelier

Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Transformed into a Chandelier

Located in Round Top, TX

A fantastic 18th century iron butcher's scale from the Catalan region of Spain - transformed into a terrific chandelier with wire mesh shades. What a wonderful piece to add charm and...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Painted Cast Iron Scale with Paris Coat of Arms
Antique Painted Cast Iron Scale with Paris Coat of Arms

Antique Painted Cast Iron Scale with Paris Coat of Arms

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique cast iron scale with two round brass trays dates to circa 1850s.

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1850s French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Postal/Letter Scales by Sampson Mordan, circa 1880
Antique English Postal/Letter Scales by Sampson Mordan, circa 1880

Antique English Postal/Letter Scales by Sampson Mordan, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A really smart late Victorian desk-top letter or postal scale made by the highly sought-after London maker, Sampson Mordan, signed across the balance.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Rare Signed Oak Jockey Scale Complete with Weights by H. Pooley
Rare Signed Oak Jockey Scale Complete with Weights by H. Pooley

Rare Signed Oak Jockey Scale Complete with Weights by H. Pooley

By Henry Pooley & Son 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare oak and brass jockey scale made and signed by H.Pooley & Sons, London and Liverpool, the oak platform with a calibrated weight standard, brass signed maker's name plate and up...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890
Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890

Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890

Located in Bath, GB

A very fine and unusual example of Victorian postal / letter scale dating to c.1890 and made by the top-notch maker, Sampson Mordan & Co. of London; signed across the balance.

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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Massive Antique French Wine Barrel Scale by Noguera, circa 1850-1890
Massive Antique French Wine Barrel Scale by Noguera, circa 1850-1890

Massive Antique French Wine Barrel Scale by Noguera, circa 1850-1890

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning antique French wine barrel scale dates to around the middle of the 1800's.

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19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Edwardian Mahogany and Leather Seat Jockey Scales
Antique Edwardian Mahogany and Leather Seat Jockey Scales

Antique Edwardian Mahogany and Leather Seat Jockey Scales

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian Mahogany and leather seat jockey scales having a newly recovered chestnut leather seat with brass studded decoration and delightful mahogany arms, cast brass and ir...

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Early 1900s English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Other

Arts and Crafts Flush Mount Fixture with Fish Scale Shades
Arts and Crafts Flush Mount Fixture with Fish Scale Shades

Arts and Crafts Flush Mount Fixture with Fish Scale Shades

Located in Petaluma, CA

This very simple, yet elegant, flush mount fixture will add warmth to any room. This arts and crafts fixture has its nice original finish and is enhanced with 4 beautiful fish scale...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

English Regency Large Scale Mahogany Library Table, Gillows, circa 1820
English Regency Large Scale Mahogany Library Table, Gillows, circa 1820

English Regency Large Scale Mahogany Library Table, Gillows, circa 1820

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine circa 1820 English Regency period double-sided library or writing table of large rectangular form, the gilt-tooled brown leather inset top with square edge above bookended cor...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Victorian Apothecary Box
Victorian Apothecary Box

Victorian Apothecary Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Below the bottles is a large drawer which locks via a pull out brass pin located next to the lock plate. Once the locking pin is removed the drawer opens to reveal a selection of apo...

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Marble-Top Balance Scale with Complete Set of Weights
20th Century Italian Marble-Top Balance Scale with Complete Set of Weights

20th Century Italian Marble-Top Balance Scale with Complete Set of Weights

Located in Sofia, BG

Italian marble-top balance scale. White marble-top with chamfered corners, has round nickel trays on top of the balance arms and an inlaid mahogany case on brass claw feet with glass...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Marble, Brass

Exceptionally Rare, Monumental Scale Bank Clock by Jean Deste a Paris.
Exceptionally Rare, Monumental Scale Bank Clock by Jean Deste a Paris.

Exceptionally Rare, Monumental Scale Bank Clock by Jean Deste a Paris.

Located in Southampton, GB

An exceptionally rare opportunity to own a completely one-off clock. Previously encased in the wall of a French bank, this extraordinary clock retains its original movements (pinwhee...

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Early 1800s French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Cast Iron Pharmacy Scale from Spain, 19th Century
Antique Cast Iron Pharmacy Scale from Spain, 19th Century

Antique Cast Iron Pharmacy Scale from Spain, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Although a caduceus is now known as a symbol for medicine, originally, it was associated with alchemy in Medieval Europe. The scale has two brass trays that have developed a verdigri...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Dallas, TX

This Classic, antique fruitwood 10 kgs scale was created in France, circa 1870. The balance features some marquetry decor and the original brass plateaus over the white marble top.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Marble, Brass

English Regency Caned Mahogany Bergère or Armchair of Large Scale, circa 1810
English Regency Caned Mahogany Bergère or Armchair of Large Scale, circa 1810

English Regency Caned Mahogany Bergère or Armchair of Large Scale, circa 1810

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine and elegant English late George III library chair or bergère of large scale having solid mahogany frame with caned back, sides, and deep seat with loose squab cushion, the sha...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Antique French Scale, "Bascule Romaine" by Usines De La Mulatiere Lyon, C. 1870
Antique French Scale, "Bascule Romaine" by Usines De La Mulatiere Lyon, C. 1870

Antique French Scale, "Bascule Romaine" by Usines De La Mulatiere Lyon, C. 1870

Located in Dallas, TX

At the top of the plates is an eyelet that functions with a long double-sided hook to suspend the scale above the ground. Today, this scale can make for an attractive and unique d...

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1870s French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand

Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English spring balance pocket scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old. (Shown at Right in Group Photo) Measures: Scale: 7-1/2" long x 1-1/2" wide St...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales
Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales

Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Additional detailing of cows' heads and scrolling leaves complete the look. Its original brass pans were stamped by the French government to certify accuracy.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Georgian Satinwood Apothecary Box
Georgian Satinwood Apothecary Box

Georgian Satinwood Apothecary Box

Located in Northampton, GB

The drawers contain a selection of apothecary objects and a set of brass scales with weights above a hand written label in the base.

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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Glass, Wood, Boxwood, Satinwood

Continental Steel and Brass Andirons

Continental Steel and Brass Andirons

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of Continental steel and brass andirons of substantial scale, circa 1870.

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19th Century Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Steel, Brass

Large French Brass & Copper Lanterns
Large French Brass & Copper Lanterns

Large French Brass & Copper Lanterns

Located in Southampton, GB

Large scale brass and copper lanterns with natural colouration.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Copper

Georgian mahogany brass bound cellarette
Georgian mahogany brass bound cellarette

Georgian mahogany brass bound cellarette

Located in San Francisco, CA

A George III mahogany brass bound cellarette of small scale, the metal lined interior with 4 divides, resting on straight legs ending in marlborough feet with castors.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Brass and Glass Display Tray Table
Brass and Glass Display Tray Table

Brass and Glass Display Tray Table

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful solid brass small-scale cocktail table with compartment or tray use.

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Charles II Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons
Charles II Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons

Charles II Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare pair of Charles II period andirons of large scale, the brass tops over slender stalks ending in arched bases with inset scrolls.

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18th Century and Earlier British Charles II Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1920s Green Malachite and Brass Table Lamp
1920s Green Malachite and Brass Table Lamp

1920s Green Malachite and Brass Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

An unusual early 20th century lamp formed of stacked gadrooned green malachite beads of increasing scale, spaced with brass concave metalwork elements.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Malachite, Brass

A Large Cylindrical Brass Hall Lantern With Curved Glass
A Large Cylindrical Brass Hall Lantern With Curved Glass

A Large Cylindrical Brass Hall Lantern With Curved Glass

Located in London, GB

France, circa 1900 A late nineteenth century - early twentieth century cylindrical brass hall lantern of large scale, of Neoclassical form, with brass ball finials throughout, with ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

19th Century Aneroid Brass Barometer Measuring Instrument by Negretti & Zambra
19th Century Aneroid Brass Barometer Measuring Instrument by Negretti & Zambra

19th Century Aneroid Brass Barometer Measuring Instrument by Negretti & Zambra

Located in Milan, IT

I 699, complete with semicircle thermometer with engraved and silver-plated brass temperature scale calibrated from 20 ° to 120 ° degrees Fahrenheit enclosed within the barometric sc...

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1880s British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Eight Day Timepiece Bracket Clock
Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Eight Day Timepiece Bracket Clock

Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Eight Day Timepiece Bracket Clock

Located in London, GB

The brass cornucopia side carrying handles above silk backed brass fish scale frets and finely gadrooned top is surmounted by a cast brass pineapple finial, the whole surmounted on b...

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1820s British Regency Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Dutch Baroque Wrought Iron & Brass Fire Grate or Fireplace Grate
Dutch Baroque Wrought Iron & Brass Fire Grate or Fireplace Grate

Dutch Baroque Wrought Iron & Brass Fire Grate or Fireplace Grate

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A wonderful 17th century and later Dutch Baroque period wrought iron and brass fire grate of large scale, the rectangular basket with cast-iron back having foliate and geometric desi...

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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Brass Anemometer Leather Case by Keuffel & Esser NY, Early 1900s
Brass Anemometer Leather Case by Keuffel & Esser NY, Early 1900s

Brass Anemometer Leather Case by Keuffel & Esser NY, Early 1900s

Located in Milan, IT

Brass anemometer with original leather case signed Keuffel & Esser Co New York, complete with two scales.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century French Brass Repousse Cachepot from French Chateau
Mid-19th Century French Brass Repousse Cachepot from French Chateau

Mid-19th Century French Brass Repousse Cachepot from French Chateau

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Originally used in the kitchen of a chateau, this large scale French brass cooking pot from the mid nineteenth century displays the intricate repousse work of the artisan who created...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Petite English Brass Petal-Base Candlesticks, circa 1900
Pair of Petite English Brass Petal-Base Candlesticks, circa 1900

Pair of Petite English Brass Petal-Base Candlesticks, circa 1900

Located in Worcester, GB

Pair of Petite English Brass Petal-Base Candlesticks, circa 1900 A finely cast pair of small-scale English brass candlesticks, dating to the turn of the 20th century.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

1930s Brass Anemometer in Original Case Ancient Measuring Instrument Air Flux
1930s Brass Anemometer in Original Case Ancient Measuring Instrument Air Flux

1930s Brass Anemometer in Original Case Ancient Measuring Instrument Air Flux

Located in Milan, IT

Brass anemometer, complete with four scales, signed Lowne from the 1930s and placed in its original velvet-covered leather case and complete with brass support with joint.

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1920s British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Brass Enlarger Lense
Early 20th Century Brass Enlarger Lense

Early 20th Century Brass Enlarger Lense

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Early 20th century brass enlarger lense. Great scale, and decorative piece.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Northern Italian Neoclassical Pair Brass and Glass 4-Light Chandeliers
Northern Italian Neoclassical Pair Brass and Glass 4-Light Chandeliers

Northern Italian Neoclassical Pair Brass and Glass 4-Light Chandeliers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautifully detailed pair of Italian Empire chandeliers, small in scale, detailed incised brass frames in a scalloped shape, in complete and original condition, with elaborate upper ...

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Early 1800s Italian Empire Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Brass Display Cabinet
19th Century French Brass Display Cabinet

19th Century French Brass Display Cabinet

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A unique smaller scale French antique brass cabinet with 1 door and 1 pull out drawer.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Early 20th Century French Crystal and Brass Flush Mount Basket Fixture
Early 20th Century French Crystal and Brass Flush Mount Basket Fixture

Early 20th Century French Crystal and Brass Flush Mount Basket Fixture

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous early 20th century large scale crystal and brass flush mount fixture. Lovely glistening crystals create an amazing focal point.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Brass Cachepot with Lion Heads
Large Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Brass Cachepot with Lion Heads

Large Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Brass Cachepot with Lion Heads

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Slight differences between the two lion's heads are evidence of the casting of the period and the age of the piece. Its large-scale and polished brass would make an impressive statem...

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1680s French Louis XIV Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

A fine 19th Century Brass Mounted  Server
A fine 19th Century Brass Mounted  Server

A fine 19th Century Brass Mounted Server

Located in Hudson, NY

The fine tight grain of the mahogany used and small but decorative scale of the brass trim work all are of the directoire style.

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19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Classic 18th Century English Chippendale Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Classic 18th Century English Chippendale Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

Classic 18th Century English Chippendale Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

Old wooden knob holes plugged. Fitted with old brass bale handles. Nice small scale and solid build.

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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Zodiac Armillary Sphere, Galaxy Globe, France
Fantastic Zodiac Armillary Sphere, Galaxy Globe, France

Fantastic Zodiac Armillary Sphere, Galaxy Globe, France

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

The sphere with aluminium horizon circle divided in four quadrants with zodiac and calendar scales, the brass vertical circle and ecliptic rules and punched with stars, in the centre...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century
Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century

Tansu Japanese or Korean Early 20th Century

Located in Fulton, CA

Dramatic upper and lower brass corner decoration. Large-scale brass handles at each side.

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Antique French Bakers Rack
Antique French Bakers Rack

Antique French Bakers Rack

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France, this beautiful antique bakers rack is made with iron and brass. Perfect in scale and size for any home, this piece offers three tiers divided by scroll work through ...

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19th Century Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Antique Brass Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique brass scale you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique brass scale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are many kinds of the antique brass scale you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique brass scale is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Industrial and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique brass scale has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by W & T Avery, Sampson Mordan & Co. and Maco Braga are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Brass Scale?

An antique brass scale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,392, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $170,139.
Questions About Antique Brass Scale
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A brass scale is the one used in ancient times when bartering or trading various precious metal currencies. They are now frequently used as decorative objects for display in any home. This regal-looking collectible adds a touch of royalty to any mantel or console table. Find a variety of antique and vintage brass scales on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.