Antique Counterweights

These columns are believed to be religious objects whereas others think they are counterweights. Undeniably they have an intrinsic abstract beauty which almost feels modern.

A float resting on the exposed mercury surface in the open arm and a line from it passed over the pulley and ended in a counterweight. The pointer on the shaft of the pulley moves ov...

Possibly Portugal, 18th century. Base with counterweight. With hallmarks. Naveta with oval foot decorated with relief elements and moldings, balustrade foot and body with light boa...

Superior cabinetry with astonishing oak stocks and a delightful bureau form Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order Select oak stocks beam rich golden caramel tones...

The founders were mainly young students of the Brussels Academy and the association was intended as a counterweight to neo impressionism and symbolism , and later also to luminism .

The three highly stylish arms and the opaline glass shade come with beautiful flower motifs and thanks to the sleek brass counterweight this fine antique also is height adjustable.

Height-adjustable kitchen lamp with porcelain weight and cover with castors, shade in white overlay opal glass with amber-colored glass rim. It is extendable 16 - 80 inch. Glass sha...

The counterweight is 4.02 kilos.  

Antique enigmatic Bookends, Humanized Ravens, Carved in Wood with Glass Eyes It has a cylinder-shaped iron counterweight inside the books, to guarantee its stability.

One lamp has taken a knock to the underside of the counterweight casing as pictured, does nothing to detract as it's not relevant when displayed.

Including it's original counterweight.

Size: 2.55" W x 3.3" H (6.5 cm x 8.3 cm) Steelyard balances were used to weight loads by moving a counterweight along the beam until it balanced and then reading the incised n...

With a riveted ex-service hatch to the centre & retaining it's original heavy copper hands with heavy lead counterweights to the rear. Absolutely super quality & so very decorative,...

An early 19th century pendant glass hanging lantern, having a smoke cowl and suspended from a gilt lead counterweight eagle. The lantern has a candle socle at the base and a collar a...

The blue wall is a counterweight to the earthy pastel tones.

Brass, polished and stove enamelled, valance has been renewed, height adjustable from 215 to 300 cm by means of a counterweight, easily adjustable to the height of lower rooms, excel...

Mahogany was used as counterweight in the hull of the sailing ships to avoid capsizing in strong winds.

Plugs into the wall and the height of the shade can be adjusted thanks to a counterweight. The shade rests on the chrome lamp fitting.

The dominating colors are blue tones, the deep blue of the water and the more pastel tone of the sky. A counterweight to this is created by red highlights used all over in the painti...

Very large gold-painted hands, the minute hand with counterweight for proper functioning and minimum power requirement.

The writing tablet has the original key and has counterweights, making it very stable. 2 of the 3 drawers behind the doors below have been expertly added as they were lost, as were t...

The inro carries a netsuke: Japanese clothing object which is used as a counterweight to inro. The netsuke is in box tree and has the form of a toad put on a sheet.

This gives an inimitable surface articulation to the "dome", the ceiling bobesche and the counterweight. The handle inside the dome is also typical for Ofner (compare with the stool ...

With original green paint. Wonderful patina. England circa 1920

A wonderful large 17th century counterweight from the Catalan region of Spain. Beautifully crafted from stone and iron.

Wall lamp with counterweight in brass with golden patina and gun barrel, France 1950.

The counterweights heights vary from 3 1/2" up to 8 1/4".

CAST IRON EAGLE, A BOOK PRESS COUNTERWEIGHT, MADE IN PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1813: The Columbian Printing Press had a solid, cast iron, neoclassical eagle as a counter weight.

The counterweight would be adjusted to balance both arms, and its position would indicate the weight of the load.

Victorian Walnut Rotating Hat & Coat Stand - with urn finial tripod leg and cast iron counterweight - 20" diam x 71"h

A nickel plated steel and bronze Art Nouveau desk/table lamp, with ruffled milk glass shade on a counterweight arm. French, c. 1900.

Originally used as counterweights in agricultural trading these stone weights have a attrictive sculptural quality and nice patina.

Early 20th century silver apron counter weight, Miao or Dong culture, Hunan or Guangxi province, China A sinuous silver counterweight worn at the back of an apron,

Fitted with a hinged lid and mechanical beak, when tilted forward an internal counterweight opens the beak allowing the contents to flow.

The instrument consists of a pendulum with counterweight that works with a clockwork mechanism with toothed wheels moved by a spring.

The instrument consists of a pendulum with counterweight that works with a clockwork mechanism with toothed wheels moved by a spring.

The scale is equipped with a double scale: on one side from 0 to 15kg, on the other side from 0 to 10 hg. Counterweight on the right. Very good condition and fully functional.

Whether used to parcel out opium, spices, or other valuable goods, this small figurine was originally used as a counterweight for a tabletop balance. Cast in bronze, the petite weigh...

Two straight stirrups hang from the arms with round brass dishes that hold the weighted item in one, and counterweights in the other. The scale has a column shaft, with a circular pl...

This small figurine was originally used as a counterweight for a tabletop balance, used to parcel out opium, spices, or other valuable goods.

This small figurine was originally used as a counterweight for a tabletop balance, used to parcel out opium, spices, or other valuable goods.

This small figurine was originally used as a counterweight for a tabletop balance, used to parcel out opium, spices, or other valuable goods.

This small figurine was originally used as a counterweight for a tabletop balance, used to parcel out opium, spices, or other valuable goods.

An American Arts and Crafts Period 2 tiered repousse brass ceiling fixture, the large round ceiling medallion with raised circle border issuing cylindrical sections of glass with bra...

This small porcelain object is a scale weight from the late Ming-dynasty (1368-1644), a dense counterweight for a tabletop balances used by merchants to parcel out spices, opium or o...

This floor standing model is very sturdy and pivots easily with a solid ball counterweight. It measures 58 inches to the center pivot point.

The cast iron base serves as a counterweight. Origin: England Period: Circa 1890 Dimensions: Diameter 34cm / bookcase 38cm x 21cm / adjustable height 80cm-120cm

Whether used to parcel out opium, gemstones, spices, or other valuable items, this small weight was suspended from its tiny hole as a counterweight for a steelyard balance. Carved fr...

Whether used to parcel out opium, gemstones, spices, or other valuable items, this small weight was suspended from its tiny hole as a counterweight for a steelyard balance. Carved fr...

Net weight: 6125 grams (without counterweights) Hallmark: MINERVA Period: NAPOLEON III Goldsmith: MARRET Frères (registered in 1853) Origin: France/Paris

Small charms such as this served as counterweights, and occasionally were elaborately carved as fashionable accessories.

The compass is made up of a copper container with a lead and glass counterweight on the bottom of which is fixed a metal stem on which the eight wind compass card of engraving paper ...

Whether used to parcel out opium, spices, or other valuable goods, these small figurines were originally used as counterweights for a tabletop balance. The petite weights are cast in...

This sculptural stone object is a Qing-dynasty anchor, likely used as a heavy counterweight or as a hitching post for horses and livestock.

It is complete with lead counterweight and placed in its original mahogany wooden box.

Its most distinguishing feature is the adjustable height of the central part of the chandelier, achieved through an elegant counterweight system, allowing you to adapt its position t...

These columns are believed to be religious objects whereas others think they are counterweights. Undeniably they have an intrinsic abstract beauty which almost feels modern.