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Antique Portuguese Scales

Unique Portuguese Pharmacy Scale with Doubt 19th Century
Unique Portuguese Pharmacy Scale with Doubt 19th Century

Unique Portuguese Pharmacy Scale with Doubt 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Unique Portuguese pharmacy scale with doubt 19th century. Box in different woods with carvings and

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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Wood

Large-Scale Majolica Lobster by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro (Portugal, 1846-1905)
Large-Scale Majolica Lobster by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro (Portugal, 1846-1905)

Large-Scale Majolica Lobster by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro (Portugal, 1846-1905)

By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro

Located in Dallas, TX

RARE / LARGE SCALE Portuguese Majolica / Palissy ware lobster on cabbage by artist / ceramist

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19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Majolica

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

., circa 1890. Likely of Portuguese or Central European origin, this exquisite scale would have served in a

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

An Unusual Indo-Portuguese Mother of Pearl Mirror
An Unusual Indo-Portuguese Mother of Pearl Mirror

An Unusual Indo-Portuguese Mother of Pearl Mirror

$6,294

H 20.87 in W 14.97 in D 1.58 in

An Unusual Indo-Portuguese Mother of Pearl Mirror

Located in London, GB

Indo-Portuguese, circa 1800 An early nineteenth century Indo-Portuguese mirror of small scale

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19th Century Indian Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Wood

Large-Scale VERY RARE Single Lobster on Cabbage by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro (Port
Large-Scale VERY RARE Single Lobster on Cabbage by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro (Port

Large-Scale VERY RARE Single Lobster on Cabbage by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro (Port

Located in Dallas, TX

large-scale / grand VERY RARE single lobster on cabbage by artist / ceramist Rafael Bordalo

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19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

1616 Petrus Kaerius Map of Southern India and Ceylon – Narsinga et Ceylon
1616 Petrus Kaerius Map of Southern India and Ceylon – Narsinga et Ceylon

1616 Petrus Kaerius Map of Southern India and Ceylon – Narsinga et Ceylon

Located in Langweer, NL

scale. It shows Portuguese place names such as Capelo and Dodolfsio, reflecting the Portuguese maritime

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Early 17th Century German Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Paper

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Gigantic Antique Portuguese Brass Double Scale with All Original Weights
Gigantic Antique Portuguese Brass Double Scale with All Original Weights

Gigantic Antique Portuguese Brass Double Scale with All Original Weights

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An incredible brass double sided scale, featuring a bull's head from which one scale hangs. This

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Maco Braga Scale
Maco Braga Scale

Maco Braga Scale

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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

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales
Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales

Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales

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H 48.82 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in

Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales

Located in Tadcaster, GB

This is an exceptional set of very large early 20th century weighing scales from Portugal. There

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Early 20th Century Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures
Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures

Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of generous scale Spanish or Portuguese decorative polychrome garnitures also known as porta

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Wood

Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale
Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale

Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale

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H 56 in W 46 in D 16 in

Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale

Located in Stamford, CT

An antique brass Portuguese butcher's scale with bull's head figure.     

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Small Scale Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer (2)
Small Scale Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer (2)

Small Scale Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer (2)

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H 19.49 in W 29.34 in D 16.54 in

Small Scale Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer (2)

Located in London, GB

A small scale northern Portuguese chestnut coffer from the early 19th C. Heavily patinated with a

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Chestnut

Monumental Solid Brass and Iron Portuguese Butcher Shop Scale
Monumental Solid Brass and Iron Portuguese Butcher Shop Scale

Monumental Solid Brass and Iron Portuguese Butcher Shop Scale

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Jaw dropping in size and character, a 19th century brass and gilded iron butcher shop scale with

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale
Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale

Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale

Located in Birmingham, AL

The perfect addition to any kitchen, a monumental 19th century Portuguese solid brass butcher's or

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Wabi Sabi Small Scale Primitive Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer (1)
Wabi Sabi Small Scale Primitive Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer (1)

Wabi Sabi Small Scale Primitive Early 19Th C. Portuguese Coffer (1)

Located in London, GB

A small scale northern Portuguese chestnut coffer from the early 19th C. Heavily patinated with a

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Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Chestnut

Portuguese Cupboard
Portuguese Cupboard

Portuguese Cupboard

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H 81 in W 62.5 in D 29 in

Portuguese Cupboard

Located in Chireno, TX

Large and Handsome Four Door Cupboard From Portugal. Original Large Scale Hardware and Original

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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Chestnut

Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale
Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale

Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale

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H 23 in W 19 in D 8 in

Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale

By Maco Braga

Located in New York, NY

all original weights. These scales where produced between 1880 - 1900 CA 1890 Portugal. Ca. 1890

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Portuguese 19th Century Rosewood Coffee Table with Drawers
Portuguese 19th Century Rosewood Coffee Table with Drawers

Portuguese 19th Century Rosewood Coffee Table with Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and large scale Portuguese 19th century rosewood coffee table with eight drawers. The

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

19th C Double Butcher's Scale by Maco Braga
19th C Double Butcher's Scale by Maco Braga

19th C Double Butcher's Scale by Maco Braga

By Maco Braga

Located in Norwalk, CT

Large double scale with characteristic bull's head decoration. Complete set of weights. Made in

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze and Brass Apothecary Scale with Dolphin and Serpent Decoration
Gilt Bronze and Brass Apothecary Scale with Dolphin and Serpent Decoration

Gilt Bronze and Brass Apothecary Scale with Dolphin and Serpent Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

made in Portugal in the early 1900s. This style of scale is called a “pivot balance” because the

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Early 20th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Large Scale 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Wall Brackets
Pair of Large Scale 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Wall Brackets

Pair of Large Scale 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Wall Brackets

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of handsome and impressive large-scale 19th century Portuguese Baroque hardwood faux marble

Category

Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Hardwood

Maco Braga Balance Scale
Maco Braga Balance Scale

Maco Braga Balance Scale

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H 23 in W 19 in D 8 in

Maco Braga Balance Scale

By Maco Braga

Located in New York, NY

the rear. These scales where produced between 1880 - 1900 CA 1890 Portugal.

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Large Scale Primitive Trunk, Coffee Table
Large Scale Primitive Trunk, Coffee Table

Large Scale Primitive Trunk, Coffee Table

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H 18.38 in W 70.38 in D 42.25 in

Large Scale Primitive Trunk, Coffee Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome Portuguese grand scale primitive coffee, trunk resting on its feet, now as a coffee

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Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Pine

Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale
Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale

Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale

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H 22.75 in W 18 in D 9 in

Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale

Located in San Mateo, CA

Brass apothecary style balance scale. This is marked J.A.L Portugal in numerous places. The scale

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Portuguese 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

Category

19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Portuguese 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

Magnificent antique brass butchers scales 19th century Portuguese, circa 1890 A magnificent set

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1890s Portuguese Victorian Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Small Scale Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Bookcase with Drawers
Small Scale Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Bookcase with Drawers

Small Scale Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Bookcase with Drawers

Located in Richmond, CA

Indo-Portuguese heavily carved cabinet with glass doors above five drawers. Single shelf in top

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

Monumental 17th c  Portuguese Wall Brackets with Putti
Monumental 17th c  Portuguese Wall Brackets with Putti

Monumental 17th c Portuguese Wall Brackets with Putti

Located in Natchez, MS

Large scale Portuguese brackets with acanthus carving and putti.Must see to believe. Carving is

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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Polished Bronze and Brass Balance Scale
19th Century Polished Bronze and Brass Balance Scale

19th Century Polished Bronze and Brass Balance Scale

Located in New York, NY

Bronze and Brass Balance Scale. A Detailed Bronze Bull's Head Supports A Brass Balance Rod Ending

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Portuguese Scales

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

Magnificent antique brass butchers scales 19th century Portuguese, circa 1890 A magnificent set

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1890s Portuguese Victorian Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

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

Large Antique French Brass and Iron Balance Scale with Weights

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

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

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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Portuguese Scales

Materials

Brass

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Antique Portuguese Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique Portuguese scales is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Portuguese scales was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paper. There are all kinds of antique Portuguese scales available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique Portuguese scales to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Baroque and Victorian antique Portuguese scales are of considerable interest. Europa Antiques, Nicolaes Visscher II and Nicolas Sanson each produced beautiful antique Portuguese scales that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Portuguese Scales?

Prices for antique Portuguese scales can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique Portuguese scales begin at $496 and can go as high as $344,034, while the average can fetch as much as $2,201.