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Salter's spring balance weighing scales
Salter's spring balance weighing scales

Salter's spring balance weighing scales

$557Sale Price|25% Off

Salter's spring balance weighing scales

By George Salter & Co. Ltd

Located in London, GB

In 1825 Salter's nephew George takes over the company, and it became known as George Salter & Co, later establishing a manufactory in West Bromwich, producing variety of scales a...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

$345

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.

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Early 20th Century American Other Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Nickel

1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale

1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale

$650

1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1880s iron and brass balancing scale.

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1880s Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

19century English Balancing Scale
19century English Balancing Scale

19century English Balancing Scale

$1,950

19century English Balancing Scale

By G. None

Located in Tarrytown, NY

19century English balancing scale.

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19th Century European Industrial Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Iron

Antique Glass Apothecary Balance Scale
Antique Glass Apothecary Balance Scale

Antique Glass Apothecary Balance Scale

$1,250

Antique Glass Apothecary Balance Scale

Located in Dekalb, IL

Early-20th-century apothecary balance scale with an amber glass pedestal base, metal balance beam, chain suspensions, and two removable glass weighing pans.

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1920s Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Metal

French 18th Century Balance Scale
French 18th Century Balance Scale

French 18th Century Balance Scale

$1,950

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.

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18th Century French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale

$3,950

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.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wood

Pharmacy Balance Scale, Late 19th Century
Pharmacy Balance Scale, Late 19th Century

Pharmacy Balance Scale, Late 19th Century

$743

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 ...

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19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Walnut

Quality pair of antique Victorian balance scales
Quality pair of antique Victorian balance scales

Quality pair of antique Victorian balance scales

$636

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.

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19th Century British Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

$1,200

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 ...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Postal Balance Scales with Enamel Rate Plaque and GPO Weights
Antique Brass Postal Balance Scales with Enamel Rate Plaque and GPO Weights

Antique Brass Postal Balance Scales with Enamel Rate Plaque and GPO Weights

$1,076

Antique Brass Postal Balance Scales with Enamel Rate Plaque and GPO Weights

Located in Nottingham, GB

Antique Brass Postal Balance Scales with Enamel Rate Plaque and GPO Weights Material: Brass, oak, enamel A beautifully made antique English postal balance scale set upon a richly f...

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Late 19th Century Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Late 19th-Early 20th Century American Brass and Iron Spring Balance Scale
Late 19th-Early 20th Century American Brass and Iron Spring Balance Scale

Late 19th-Early 20th Century American Brass and Iron Spring Balance Scale

$175 / set

Late 19th-Early 20th Century American Brass and Iron Spring Balance Scale

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th-early 20th century brass & iron spring balance scale, New York. "Chatillon's Improved Spring Balance, New York".

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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pan
Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pan

Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pan

$1,827

Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pan

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Attractive 19th Century French Grocer’s Balance Scales The scale has 2 brass pans, the body of the scale is very decorative in green enamel The Scale is now mainly a decorative piec...

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19th Century French Provincial Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Iron

Avery Balance Scales Brass Antique WT Avery Birmingham 1880
Avery Balance Scales Brass Antique WT Avery Birmingham 1880

Avery Balance Scales Brass Antique WT Avery Birmingham 1880

$3,790

Avery Balance Scales Brass Antique WT Avery Birmingham 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

An impressive antique brass balance scale manufactured by the celebrated firm W. & T.

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1880s Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

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

$875

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.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

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

$1,950

Antique French Brass Balance Scale, Late 19th Century Design

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Scales And 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

$1,197

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 Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

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

$4,737

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.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

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

$250Sale Price|28% Off

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.

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

$18,267

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...

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19th Century Italian Other Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

$2,500

19th Century Antique French Brass Balance Scale with Original Weights

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates.

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19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Metal, Brass, 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

$1,218

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...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

Antique American Balance Weighing Scale Set, Cast Iron, Early 1900s
Antique American Balance Weighing Scale Set, Cast Iron, Early 1900s

Antique American Balance Weighing Scale Set, Cast Iron, Early 1900s

$1,600

Antique American Balance Weighing Scale Set, Cast Iron, Early 1900s

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.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

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

$1,191

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...

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents
Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents

$899

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique postal scale is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to approximately 1952 and done in the Late Victorian style. The scale is composed of cast ...

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Late 19th Century Canadian Late Victorian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Metal, 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

$2,900

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’...

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1890s Victorian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper, Iron

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

$595

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.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

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

$4,229

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.

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Scales And Balances

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

$1,850

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.

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Mid-19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

$622

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...

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Early 1900s Industrial Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Iron

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

$1,895

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...

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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Metal, 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

$1,600

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 Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

$800

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. Makers mark engraved along top arm.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique brass travel balance scale with weights on cherry base, France c. 1880.
Antique brass travel balance scale with weights on cherry base, France c. 1880.

Antique brass travel balance scale with weights on cherry base, France c. 1880.

$1,714

Antique brass travel balance scale with weights on cherry base, France c. 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

French travel precision/apothecary scale, circa 1880 (late 19th century / French third republic). Burnished brass and iron frame, pans, and mechanisms; solid cherry wood (Prunus aviu...

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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

$3,125

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. The company traded on Thomas Street, Manches...

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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate
Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate

By Young Son & Marlow

Located in Hyattsville, MD

No chips or cracks to the Stoneware tray. Heavy item about 60 lbs. Seems to be working, but you will need counterweights to use it, that will go on the metal tray. Ironstone stone...

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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

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

$2,172

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 Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

Monumental floor standing brass Butcher scale
Monumental floor standing brass Butcher scale

Monumental floor standing brass Butcher scale

$3,485

Monumental floor standing brass Butcher scale

Located in Cheshire, GB

A large set of floor standing brass balance scales and graduated weights with bullhead terminal above the circular column, to the platform base with fourteen graduated compartments f...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

1880s Coral Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 12' x 15'5" Large Scale Allover
1880s Coral Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 12' x 15'5" Large Scale Allover

1880s Coral Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 12' x 15'5" Large Scale Allover

$38,000

1880s Coral Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 12' x 15'5" Large Scale Allover

Located in New York, NY

The expansive central design is framed by complementary borders featuring alternating cartouches and rosettes, meticulously rendered in soft sage and golden tones that harmonize perf...

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1880s Turkish Oushak Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wool

19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Rug with Geometric Medallions and Tribal Border
19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Rug with Geometric Medallions and Tribal Border

19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Rug with Geometric Medallions and Tribal Border

$8,000

19th Century Caucasian Karabagh Rug with Geometric Medallions and Tribal Border

Located in Barueri, SP, BR

Whether placed in a contemporary interior or a more classic space, its scale, colour balance, and graphic clarity make it an engaging focal point—clean, stable, and ready for install...

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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wool

Large English Delft Blue and White Hand Painted Punch Bowl Liverpool 1760
Large English Delft Blue and White Hand Painted Punch Bowl Liverpool 1760

Large English Delft Blue and White Hand Painted Punch Bowl Liverpool 1760

$2,800

Large English Delft Blue and White Hand Painted Punch Bowl Liverpool 1760

By Delft

Located in Katonah, NY

Bowls of this scale, with this balance and painterly control, are among the most desirable pieces from Liverpool.

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Mid-18th Century English Country Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Delft

The Sovereign Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Masterpiece of Grandeur
The Sovereign Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Masterpiece of Grandeur

The Sovereign Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Masterpiece of Grandeur

$51,450

The Sovereign Garden: A Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Masterpiece of Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

The exceptional design becomes especially compelling through its balance of scale and asymmetry. Oversized foliage is interspersed with smaller blossoms, branching stems, geometric f...

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Late 19th Century Heriz Serapi Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wool

Light Coral Antique Large 19th Century Wool Indian Amritsar 11'10" x 17'2"
Light Coral Antique Large 19th Century Wool Indian Amritsar 11'10" x 17'2"

Light Coral Antique Large 19th Century Wool Indian Amritsar 11'10" x 17'2"

$43,000

Light Coral Antique Large 19th Century Wool Indian Amritsar 11'10" x 17'2"

Located in New York, NY

Given its impressive dimensions, this piece functions as a monumental foundation for a major room. The harmonious balance of scale and color ensures that this large oversized big rug...

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1890s Indian Agra Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wool

1880s Rustic Coral Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 12' x 15'6" Tribal Design
1880s Rustic Coral Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 12' x 15'6" Tribal Design

1880s Rustic Coral Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 12' x 15'6" Tribal Design

$38,000

1880s Rustic Coral Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet 12' x 15'6" Tribal Design

Located in New York, NY

The expansive central design is framed by complementary borders featuring alternating cartouches and rosettes, meticulously rendered in soft sage and golden tones that harmonize perf...

Category

1880s Turkish Oushak Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wool

Oversized Antique 20th Century French Savonnerie Rug with Medallion -Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique 20th Century French Savonnerie Rug with Medallion -Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique 20th Century French Savonnerie Rug with Medallion -Rug & Kilim

$145,000

Oversized Antique 20th Century French Savonnerie Rug with Medallion -Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

On the Design: Admirers of antique French carpets will appreciate this exceptional Savonnerie rug for its grand scale and striking decorative balance. The design is anchored by a mo...

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1910s French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wool

Pair of Magnificent Large French Bagues Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal Chandeliers
Pair of Magnificent Large French Bagues Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal Chandeliers

Pair of Magnificent Large French Bagues Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal Chandeliers

$85,000 / set

Pair of Magnificent Large French Bagues Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal Chandeliers

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

The baluster-form stem is embellished with a central crystal basket encircled by garlands and daisy-form crystal flowers, rising to a crystal canopy and beaded crown. Bold in scale a...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Oversized Antique Agra Rug in Beige with All-Over Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim
Oversized Antique Agra Rug in Beige with All-Over Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim

Oversized Antique Agra Rug in Beige with All-Over Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim

$69,000

Oversized Antique Agra Rug in Beige with All-Over Floral Patterns Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Keen eyes will further admire the deft hand behind such finely drawn patterns in a piece of this scale, and the overall balance of an elegant, yet comfortable mood—very likely the wo...

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1890s Indian Agra Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wool

19th Century Antique French Chandelier
19th Century Antique French Chandelier

19th Century Antique French Chandelier

$2,003Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Antique French Chandelier

Located in London, GB

This chandelier showcases a perfect balance of scale and shape, creating a truly captivating centrepiece for any room or setting.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in the manner of Degue
French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in the manner of Degue

French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in the manner of Degue

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier in the manner of Degue

By Degué

Located in Miami, FL

Measuring 29 ¾ inches tall with a diameter of 13 ⅝ inches, this French Art Deco chandelier strikes the perfect balance between scale and impact. Very good quality and craftsmanship ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Antique Blaeu Map of Sedan & Donchery France, c. 1642 Hand Color
Antique Blaeu Map of Sedan & Donchery France, c. 1642 Hand Color

Antique Blaeu Map of Sedan & Donchery France, c. 1642 Hand Color

$2,457

Antique Blaeu Map of Sedan & Donchery France, c. 1642 Hand Color

Located in Langweer, NL

The composition is enhanced by a large ornamental title cartouche in the lower left corner, an elaborate royal coat of arms in the upper right, and a finely engraved distance scale. ...

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Mid-17th Century Dutch Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Caucasian Carpet ( 8'4'' x 11'9'' - 255 x 360 )
Early 20th Century Caucasian Carpet ( 8'4'' x 11'9'' - 255 x 360 )

Early 20th Century Caucasian Carpet ( 8'4'' x 11'9'' - 255 x 360 )

$11,800

Early 20th Century Caucasian Carpet ( 8'4'' x 11'9'' - 255 x 360 )

Located in New York, NY

These detailed guard borders utilize cream, terracotta, and khaki tones to anchor the vibrant central palette, demonstrating the weaver's masterful control over both scale and color ...

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1920s Caucasian Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wool

1920s Brown Antique Chinese Art Deco Peking Runner Rug 2'9" x 9'4"
1920s Brown Antique Chinese Art Deco Peking Runner Rug 2'9" x 9'4"

1920s Brown Antique Chinese Art Deco Peking Runner Rug 2'9" x 9'4"

$6,300

1920s Brown Antique Chinese Art Deco Peking Runner Rug 2'9" x 9'4"

Located in New York, NY

The inherent narrowness of hallway runner rugs requires a careful balance of scale and pattern, which this piece achieves through its elongated central field and restrained border.

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wool

Seat of War Westphalia Map - Antique Military Map Netherlands Germany, 1763
Seat of War Westphalia Map - Antique Military Map Netherlands Germany, 1763

Seat of War Westphalia Map - Antique Military Map Netherlands Germany, 1763

$370

Seat of War Westphalia Map - Antique Military Map Netherlands Germany, 1763

Located in Langweer, NL

The title cartouche, compass rose, and scale indicators add visual balance to the design, while the strong typographic clarity enhances readability.

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

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Antique Chinese Peking 9' 2" x 11' 8"
Antique Chinese Peking 9' 2" x 11' 8"

Antique Chinese Peking 9' 2" x 11' 8"

$13,000

Antique Chinese Peking 9' 2" x 11' 8"

Located in New York, NY

It remains a stunning example of classic oriental rugs from the Republican era, showcasing a mastery of scale and color balance. The striking, saturated indigo field provides a drama...

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1920s Chinese Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wool

19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display
19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display

19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display

$4,400

19th Century American Country General Store Carpenter Model Trade Shop Display

Located in Forney, TX

Primitive handmade solid wood construction, in the original paint finish, featuring a functional hand forged iron and twine balance scale with accessories, raised on a rectangular sh...

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19th Century American Industrial Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Wrought Iron

A rare Christofle Flatware Service in Louis XV “Chrysanthemum” Pattern
A rare Christofle Flatware Service in Louis XV “Chrysanthemum” Pattern

A rare Christofle Flatware Service in Louis XV “Chrysanthemum” Pattern

$3,730 / set

A rare Christofle Flatware Service in Louis XV “Chrysanthemum” Pattern

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

The firm’s hallmark typically appears as an oval containing the initials “CC” for Charles Christofle, often accompanied by additional symbols such as a balance scale, bee, and stars....

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Early 1900s French Rococo Revival Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Duck Figures with Folk Charm and Patinated Finish
Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Duck Figures with Folk Charm and Patinated Finish

Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Duck Figures with Folk Charm and Patinated Finish

$1,250 / set

Pair of 1920s Cast Iron Duck Figures with Folk Charm and Patinated Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

With heights of approximately 11 and 11.5 inches, this pair balances scale and charm in equal measure.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Iron

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Antique Balance Scale
Antique Balance Scale

Antique Balance Scale

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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.

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1860s Victorian Antique Scales And 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.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

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

Unavailable

H 52 in W 50 in D 14 in

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 Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

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...

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Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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

Unavailable

H 49.5 in W 45 in D 19 in

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.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

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

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 49.5 in D 19.25 in

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.   

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Late 19th Century American Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Bronze, Iron

"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

Collector’s Note This watercolor exemplifies the poetic potential of line and color when stripped of representational necessity. Its modest scale and contemplative balance make it a ...

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Early 20th Century Surrealist Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Watercolor

Justitia. Gerechtigkeit, hatt alle zeit.

Jacob MathamJustitia. Gerechtigkeit, hatt alle zeit., circa 1620

Unavailable

H 8.47 in W 5.56 in

Justitia. Gerechtigkeit, hatt alle zeit.

By Jacob Matham

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

A standing female figure holding a sword and scales/balance. Engraving on hand laid paper. Source unknown, to be determined.

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Early 17th Century Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Engraving

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror Wine Grape Motif France, circa 1865
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror Wine Grape Motif France, circa 1865

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror Wine Grape Motif France, circa 1865

Unavailable

H 65 in W 38 in D 3.5 in

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror Wine Grape Motif France, circa 1865

Located in Houston, TX

Adjacent to the original mirror glass with its customary speckles and spots indicating antique mirror is a slender thread of raised beads known in France as "les perles". The balance...

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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Gold Leaf

Balance Scale
Balance Scale

Balance Scale

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H 60 in W 22 in D 19 in

Balance Scale

Located in Los Angeles, CA

American balance scale.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

Iron and Brass Balance Scale
Iron and Brass Balance Scale

Iron and Brass Balance Scale

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H 32 in W 24 in D 10 in

Iron and Brass Balance Scale

By R & J Templeton Ltd

Located in Winter Park, FL

Large balance scale with iron base and ornate cast iron decoration at the top.

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Early 20th Century Scottish Antique Scales And Balances

Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale
Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale

Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale

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H 23 in W 23 in D 7 in

Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale

Located in Houston, TX

The heavy iron pillar supports a steel balance beam with brass fittings and a brass pointer with balance marker.

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1890s French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Swedish Balance Scale
Antique Swedish Balance Scale

Antique Swedish Balance Scale

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H 36 in W 33 in D 13 in

Antique Swedish Balance Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Substantial antique brass and iron greengrocers balance scale with weights.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Balance Scale
Antique French Balance Scale

Antique French Balance Scale

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H 15 in W 32 in D 12 in

Antique French Balance Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Large antique cast iron French balance scale with 2 brass pans. The scale is from Usine de Graffenstaden, in the Starsbourg area of France.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Iron, Brass

Vintage Balance Scales & Bell Weights
Vintage Balance Scales & Bell Weights

Vintage Balance Scales & Bell Weights

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H 15.75 in W 14 in D 8 in

Vintage Balance Scales & Bell Weights

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Lovely set of vintage chrome and wood balance scales with their bell weights.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Chrome

French 19th Century Balance - Scale
French 19th Century Balance - Scale

French 19th Century Balance - Scale

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H 11.25 in W 25.25 in D 6.5 in

French 19th Century Balance - Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome French late 19th century balance - scale in cast iron and white bronze. Marked "Balancerie Cie Moderne".

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Late 19th Century French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Brass Balance Scale
18th Century Brass Balance Scale

18th Century Brass Balance Scale

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H 30.5 in W 25 in

18th Century Brass Balance Scale

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large antique scale. Cast and wrought iron base with brass balance and weights.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique English Avery Balance Scale
Antique English Avery Balance Scale

Antique English Avery Balance Scale

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H 29 in W 27 in D 15 in

Antique English Avery Balance Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Antique balance scales with original paint and weights. The front has a crest of the Royal Warranted Coat of Arms inscribed W & T Avery, Birmingham, England.

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19th Century British Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Iron

Antique French Metal Balance Scale
Antique French Metal Balance Scale

Antique French Metal Balance Scale

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H 10.2 in W 22.8 in D 9.4 in

Antique French Metal Balance Scale

Located in High Point, NC

Made in the 1900s in France and traditionally employed for weighing fruits and vegetables, this antique scale features two metal weighing pans suspended from gracefully curved arms. ...

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale
19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale

19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale

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H 7.5 in W 23.5 in D 9 in

19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century cast iron balance scale features an elaborate scrolled design with a marble platform on one side of the scale, and a shallow brass bowl on the other.

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1860s French Baroque Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Marble, Iron

W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale
W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale

W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale

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H 28 in W 21.5 in D 11.5 in

W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass and walnut scale marked W & T Avery, Ltd. Birmingham. Six brass weights.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Scales And Balances

Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920
Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920

Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920

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H 18 in W 4.25 in D 1.25 in

Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique brass hanging milk scale. "C. Forschner's Improved Circular Spring Balance to Weigh 120 Pounds."

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

19th Century Primitive French Walnut Balance Scales
19th Century Primitive French Walnut Balance Scales

19th Century Primitive French Walnut Balance Scales

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H 26 in W 40 in D 11 in

19th Century Primitive French Walnut Balance Scales

Located in Birmingham, AL

A handsome 19th century primitive French balance scale hand carved of solid walnut. The wood pans are attached with leather cording.

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1860s French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Walnut

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale
French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale

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H 49 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful and large early 19th century balance or scale in wood, brass and iron. A fabulous accessory for a kitchen island.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Balance Scale, 1900s
Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Balance Scale, 1900s

Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Balance Scale, 1900s

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H 9.45 in W 33.47 in D 14.18 in

Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Balance Scale, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice wooden trade Balance with two removable brass trays, Glass window and bronze inner mechanism. The piece is solidly built and works properly. Stamp of the French manufacture...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass

French 1920's Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scale
French 1920's Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scale

French 1920's Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scale

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H 9.63 in W 21.63 in D 8.5 in

French 1920's Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scale

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French balance scale with 2 removable brass pans 8 1/2" diameter, cast iron base all in working condition, made around the 1920's

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Early 20th Century French Antique Scales And Balances

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

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H 8 in W 21.5 in L 8 in

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 Scales And Balances

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass
French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass

French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass

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H 38.13 in W 34.75 in D 14 in

French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass

Located in Round Top, TX

A charming 19th century Balance - Scale from France. Wonderfully constructed with a turned center column in ebonized wood.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Scales And Balances

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Antique Scales And Balances For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique scales and balances is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique scales and balances — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. Antique scales and balances have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial, Victorian and Baroque antique scales and balances are consistently popular styles. Many antique scales and balances are appealing in their simplicity, but W & T Avery, Henry Troemner and A. Marlin produced popular antique scales and balances that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Scales And Balances?

Prices for antique scales and balances can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique scales and balances begin at $165 and can go as high as $16,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.

Questions About Antique Scales And Balances

  • What is a balance scale used to measure?

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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balance scale is used to measure weight. The item you want to weigh is placed on one side of the scale, then the scale is balanced using labeled weights on the other side. Once the scale balances, the weight of the labeled weights tells you the weight of the item. Shop for a range of balance scales from sellers around the world on 1stDibs.

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