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Antique Trade Scale Brass and Cast Iron, France, circa 1880
Antique Trade Scale Brass and Cast Iron, France, circa 1880

Antique Trade Scale Brass and Cast Iron, France, circa 1880

Located in Labrit, Landes

This trade scale was made in the late 19th century in France; It was a scale used by traders for retail Brass and Cast-Iron Patina and signs of use which make this antique object ver...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Scales

Materials

Iron, Brass

Chinese Dragon Scale Table Set with Square Stools, c. 1900
Chinese Dragon Scale Table Set with Square Stools, c. 1900

Chinese Dragon Scale Table Set with Square Stools, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

The detailed style of carving on the legs and aprons was described to us by the collector from whom we acquired it as "like the scales on a dragon's back", a pattern which we have ne...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scales

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Gilt Spanish Mirror with Scale Shaped Mirror Frame
Vintage Gilt Spanish Mirror with Scale Shaped Mirror Frame

Vintage Gilt Spanish Mirror with Scale Shaped Mirror Frame

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 Spanish colonial gilt wood mirror with mirror insets. Sold individually.  Measurements Height: 32" Width: 32"

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1890s Spanish Antique Scales

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

George III Oak Hanging Corner Cabinet, Great Scale, Color and Proportions
George III Oak Hanging Corner Cabinet, Great Scale, Color and Proportions

George III Oak Hanging Corner Cabinet, Great Scale, Color and Proportions

Located in Buchanan, MI

A George III oak hanging corner cabinet, great scale, color and proportions. 19th century Measures: Height 54 1/4 x width 38 x depth 20 3/4 inches.

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19th Century English George III Antique Scales

Materials

Oak

Pair Large Scale Elaborately Carved And Gilt Marble Top Brackets
Pair Large Scale Elaborately Carved And Gilt Marble Top Brackets

Pair Large Scale Elaborately Carved And Gilt Marble Top Brackets

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An interesting and unusual pair of large angular brackets with center projecting shelf sections with beveled black marble tops. The whole bracket is decorated with bands of grape vin...

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19th Century Rococo Antique Scales

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Scale Italian Figural Candlesticks, Polychromed and Gilded
Pair of Large Scale Italian Figural Candlesticks, Polychromed and Gilded

Pair of Large Scale Italian Figural Candlesticks, Polychromed and Gilded

Located in Dallas, TX

a large scale pair of Italian polychromed, carved and gilded figural candlesticks in the form of angels, Italy. 18th century

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18th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Antique Scales

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Yew Wood Window Armchair of Large-Scale
19th Century Yew Wood Window Armchair of Large-Scale

19th Century Yew Wood Window Armchair of Large-Scale

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A large and bold example of a Nottingham Yew tree and elm windsor armchair with good strong legs and an elm seat if good color. This is one of the boldest armchairs with have ever s...

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1840s English Antique Scales

19th Century Burmantofts of Leeds Ornamental Floral Scrollwork Large Scale Tile
19th Century Burmantofts of Leeds Ornamental Floral Scrollwork Large Scale Tile

19th Century Burmantofts of Leeds Ornamental Floral Scrollwork Large Scale Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In a rich cream glaze over a light blue base, this large scale tile is one of ten we have available dating back to circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scales

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Burmantofts of Leeds Ornamental Floral Scrollwork Large Scale Tile
19th Century Burmantofts of Leeds Ornamental Floral Scrollwork Large Scale Tile

19th Century Burmantofts of Leeds Ornamental Floral Scrollwork Large Scale Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In a rich cream glaze over a light blue base, this large scale tile is one of ten we have available dating back to circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scales

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Burmantofts of Leeds Ornamental Floral Scrollwork Large Scale Tile
19th Century Burmantofts of Leeds Ornamental Floral Scrollwork Large Scale Tile

19th Century Burmantofts of Leeds Ornamental Floral Scrollwork Large Scale Tile

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

In a rich cream glaze over a light blue base, this large scale tile is one of ten we have available dating back to circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scales

Materials

Ceramic

Large Collection Of Chinese Export Blue and White of Large Scale
Large Collection Of Chinese Export Blue and White of Large Scale

Large Collection Of Chinese Export Blue and White of Large Scale

Located in Buchanan, MI

Large Collection Of Chinese export blue and white of large scale. Priced per vessel.

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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Scales

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century Japanese Massive Scale Arita Blue & White Charger
Late 19th Century Japanese Massive Scale Arita Blue & White Charger

Late 19th Century Japanese Massive Scale Arita Blue & White Charger

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century massive scale Arita blue & white charger, Japanese. Pseudo Chinese reign marks.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Scales

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Monumental Crystal, Rock Crystal and Brass Candelabras.  Great Scale
Pair of Monumental Crystal, Rock Crystal and Brass Candelabras.  Great Scale

Pair of Monumental Crystal, Rock Crystal and Brass Candelabras. Great Scale

Located in Buchanan, MI

Spectacular pair of monumental crystal, rock crystal and brass candelabra. Electrified. Great Scale And Proportions.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Scales

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass

Victorian Brass Merchant's Scale with Glass Tray, Late 19th Century
Victorian Brass Merchant's Scale with Glass Tray, Late 19th Century

Victorian Brass Merchant's Scale with Glass Tray, Late 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian brass merchants scale with square glass tray, round brass tray, and inset oval mirror.  

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Ornate 19th Century Agricultural Sack Scales by Bartlett & Son, Bristol.
Ornate 19th Century Agricultural Sack Scales by Bartlett & Son, Bristol.

Ornate 19th Century Agricultural Sack Scales by Bartlett & Son, Bristol.

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Ornate 19th Century Agricultural Sack Scales by Bartlett & Son, Bristol. This is a very ornate set of Scales in cast iron they would have been used for weighing sacks of many agr...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Scales

Materials

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

Located in Dallas, TX

The scale stands on a substantial cast iron base with gilt-highlighted detailing, supporting a turned brass column topped with an ornate openwork iron finial.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Scales

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Antique Small Scale Dutch Delft Table Lamp, with Gilded Base, circa 1700
Antique Small Scale Dutch Delft Table Lamp, with Gilded Base, circa 1700

Antique Small Scale Dutch Delft Table Lamp, with Gilded Base, circa 1700

Located in London, GB

A superb small scale late 17th century Dutch Delft vase, decorated in the Kashmiri palette in tones of blue, iron reds and green on a white background, profusely decorated with baske...

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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Scales

Materials

Delft

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

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper, Iron

English Regency Large Scale Neoclassical Giltwood Wall Bracket, circa 1825
English Regency Large Scale Neoclassical Giltwood Wall Bracket, circa 1825

English Regency Large Scale Neoclassical Giltwood Wall Bracket, circa 1825

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A rare, exceptional, and monumentally scaled circa 1825 English Regency George IV period giltwood wall bracket or shelf of corbel form having rectangular plinth shelf above double sp...

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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Scales

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s

Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

1950s Italian modernist grand scale or floor length wall mirror consisting of shaped brass frame with gently arched rounded top which slightly tapers towards the arched bottom.

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1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Scale 19th Century English School Bucolic Landscape Oil Painting
Large Scale 19th Century English School Bucolic Landscape Oil Painting

Large Scale 19th Century English School Bucolic Landscape Oil Painting

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exceptional Large Scale 19th Century English School Bucolic Landscape Oil Painting.

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19th Century Antique Scales

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Early 20th century brass letter scales made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1910
Early 20th century brass letter scales made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1910

Early 20th century brass letter scales made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1910

Located in Central England, GB

This unusual set of postal letter scales has great eye appeal. They are made in brass with a complicated cantilevered balance movement.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Scale French Rococo Carved and Giltwood Mirror
19th Century Large Scale French Rococo Carved and Giltwood Mirror

19th Century Large Scale French Rococo Carved and Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional 19th century large scale French Rococo carved giltwood mirror. Impressive carvings including an ornate crest.

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Scales

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture
Italian Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture

Italian Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture

Located in Firenze, IT

This 19th century big scale Italian animalier sculpure features a lion striding forward on a root-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane...

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19th Century Realist Antique Scales

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s

Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Italian modernist grand scale or floor length wall mirror consisting of shaped brass frame with gently arched and rounded top which slightly tapers towards the bottom, 195...

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1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints- Masks. Rome, 1776
Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints- Masks. Rome, 1776

Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints- Masks. Rome, 1776

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful images of classical Roman masks Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping  

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1770s Italian Classical Roman Antique Scales

Materials

Plaster

Early 20th Century English Brass Postal Scale with Weights on Oak Base
Early 20th Century English Brass Postal Scale with Weights on Oak Base

Early 20th Century English Brass Postal Scale with Weights on Oak Base

Located in Dallas, TX

A charming survival from the golden age of handwritten correspondence, this antique postal scale was designed for weighing letters and calculating the correct postage.

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Early 20th Century English Country Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Iron Scale with Brass Pans and Aged Patina
19th Century French Iron Scale with Brass Pans and Aged Patina

19th Century French Iron Scale with Brass Pans and Aged Patina

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French iron scale presents a striking combination of sculptural form and industrial utility, distinguished by its elegantly cast base and beautifully aged patina.

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19th Century French Antique Scales

Materials

Iron

c1920s framed Italian large scale mural of classic scene in blue tones
c1920s framed Italian large scale mural of classic scene in blue tones

c1920s framed Italian large scale mural of classic scene in blue tones

Located in London, GB

Wonderful large scale Italian mural from 1920s. Believed to have originally been set in the ceiling of a Palazzo it depicts a classic scene of Roman ruins painted in muted blue grey ...

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1910s Italian Other Antique Scales

Materials

Canvas

English Porcelain Blue-Scale Leaf-Shaped Dish, Worcester, circa 1770
English Porcelain Blue-Scale Leaf-Shaped Dish, Worcester, circa 1770

English Porcelain Blue-Scale Leaf-Shaped Dish, Worcester, circa 1770

Located in New York, NY

With a twig handle, painted with flowers in reserve panels, edged with gilt, upon a blue scale ground. The shape is derived from a Meissen original.

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1770s English Antique Scales

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Iron and Marble Scale with Elegant Antique Charm
19th Century French Iron and Marble Scale with Elegant Antique Charm

19th Century French Iron and Marble Scale with Elegant Antique Charm

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French iron and marble scale stands out for its graceful silhouette and beautifully balanced materials.

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19th Century French Antique Scales

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century French Iron Scale with Brass Pans, Antique Workshop Tool
19th Century French Iron Scale with Brass Pans, Antique Workshop Tool

19th Century French Iron Scale with Brass Pans, Antique Workshop Tool

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French iron scale features a bold, well-crafted silhouette that reflects the utilitarian elegance of traditional French workshop tools.

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19th Century French Antique Scales

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Brass Opium Weight Scale 8"
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Brass Opium Weight Scale 8"

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Brass Opium Weight Scale 8"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Chinese portable opium scale - pair of hand held brass scales etched with leaves, with a wooden case hand carved in the shape of a snale with flowers on one side, a foliate s...

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Small Scale Statue/Paperweight

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Royale marble small scale statue/paperweight, signed F. Costa. The statue is raised by an oval Rouge Royale base wi...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scales

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Antique Culinary Scale in Patinated Pine & Copper
19th Century French Antique Culinary Scale in Patinated Pine & Copper

19th Century French Antique Culinary Scale in Patinated Pine & Copper

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This massive culinary or produce scale from Lyon, France is the perfect antique accessory to elevate any kitchen.

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19th Century French Rustic Antique Scales

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron

19th Century French Zimmerman Brass and Fruitwood Balance Scale from Dijon
19th Century French Zimmerman Brass and Fruitwood Balance Scale from Dijon

19th Century French Zimmerman Brass and Fruitwood Balance Scale from Dijon

Located in Dallas, TX

Functional yet decorative, this authentic French scale would make a handsome addition to a kitchen counter, study, or retail display.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

Large-Scale French Empire Revival Mahogany Bibliothèque Bookcase Circa 1860–1880
Large-Scale French Empire Revival Mahogany Bibliothèque Bookcase Circa 1860–1880

Large-Scale French Empire Revival Mahogany Bibliothèque Bookcase Circa 1860–1880

Located in Antwerp, BE

An exceptional large-scale French Empire Revival mahogany bibliothèque, distinguished by its refined proportions, architectural depth, and particularly beautiful warm cherry-toned pa...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Scales

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brass scale model of a W. H. Porter & Co patent anchor
Brass scale model of a W. H. Porter & Co patent anchor

Brass scale model of a W. H. Porter & Co patent anchor

Located in London, GB

Brass scale model of a W. H. Porter & Co patent anchor, circa 1880.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique Tobacco Scale With Horn Trays – 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Antique Tobacco Scale With Horn Trays – 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Antique Tobacco Scale With Horn Trays – 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Antique Tobacco Scale With Horn Trays – 19th Century, Napoleon III Period" Antique French Tobacco Scale with cow Horn Pans – 19th Century, Napoleon III Period Rare and highly decor...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Scales

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

English Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Large Scale, circa 1760
English Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Large Scale, circa 1760

English Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Large Scale, circa 1760

Located in Kinderhook, NY

An exceptional and unique circa 1760 English, likely northern counties, late George II, early George III period large scale mahogany chest of drawers, the single board top with molde...

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

Charming Early 20th Century Decorative Windsor Tête-à-Tête Loveseat – Scale Mode
Charming Early 20th Century Decorative Windsor Tête-à-Tête Loveseat – Scale Mode

Charming Early 20th Century Decorative Windsor Tête-à-Tête Loveseat – Scale Mode

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

A delightful and decorative piece: this early 20th-century Windsor-style tête-à-tête loveseat scale model captures the elegance of classic English design.

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Early 20th Century Antique Scales

Materials

Wood

Antique Print of the Giants Attempting to Scale Heaven, 1733
Antique Print of the Giants Attempting to Scale Heaven, 1733

Antique Print of the Giants Attempting to Scale Heaven, 1733

Located in Langweer, NL

This print depicts the Giants attempting to Scale Heaven by piling mountains upon one another.

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18th Century Antique Scales

Materials

Paper

Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Mahogany Balance Beam Scale
Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Mahogany Balance Beam Scale

Antique W.& T. Avery English Victorian Brass & Mahogany Balance Beam Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Avery English Victorian Brass & Mahogany Balance Beam Scale. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 26" H x 22" W x 12" D.

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Culinary Scale by Bruyat, Brass & Marble, 1880
19th Century French Culinary Scale by Bruyat, Brass & Marble, 1880

19th Century French Culinary Scale by Bruyat, Brass & Marble, 1880

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

These markings, along with its larger size and 40 kilogram capacity signal that this scale would have been used in a commercial setting.

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Scales

Materials

Marble, Brass

A very large scale greyish/whitish painted Louis painted Trudeau.
A very large scale greyish/whitish painted Louis painted Trudeau.

A very large scale greyish/whitish painted Louis painted Trudeau.

Located in Washington, DC

This Trumeau is decorated with carved wood Corinthian columns. This piece has been featured in Maison de Luxe.

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scales

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

A rare and visually commanding late 19th-century brass balance scale, attributed to J. Motk & Co., circa 1890. Likely of Portuguese or Central European origin, this exquisite scale w...

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Scales

Materials

Brass

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Antique Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique scales available for sale. The range of distinct antique scales — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Antique scales have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique scales bearing Victorian or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique scales have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by W & T Avery, Mason's Ironstone and Royal Worcester are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Scales?

Prices for antique scales start at $85 and top out at $321,500 with the average selling for $3,788.