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Balance Scale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American balance scale.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron, Brass
19century English Balancing Scale
By G. None
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19century English balancing scale.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s iron and brass balancing scale.
Category
Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very stunning 18th century balance - Scale from Rome, Italy. Beautifully crafted from polychromed and gilt wood. A wonderful accent piece for a library or office.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol
Located in Chillerton, 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 ca...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
French 18th Century Balance Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron. The foot and the plates are in brass. The foot of the shaft and one of the plates di...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
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 retains all of it's original weights. The scale trays do not sit level without anyth...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
1950s Russian Double Balance Scale, Large
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Russian double balance scale, large
We have an extraordinary collection of highly accurate double balance precision scales sourced from the VEF factory in Western Russia. The ...
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Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale with stand and storage drawer cabinet. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the top and sides featuring brass metal hardware an...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Commercial Balance Scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique commercial balance scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels is the type of precision instrument for which the company was known during the early 20th century. Note the attention to ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
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. The piece is solidly built and works properl...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Palethorpes’ Sausage Scales, Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, with Brass Bell
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Palethorpes’ Sausage scales, Victorian Butchers balance scales, with brass bell weights
The scale has a brass weight plate on one side and a square ceramic platter on the other, s...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
H 11 in. W 27 in. D 13 in.
Antique Henry Troemner 5lb Wood Pharmacy Apothecary Weight Balance Scale
By Henry Troemner
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian mechanical apothecary or pharmacy balance scale with wood construction featuring Eastlake styling. Includes two cast iron 1 kilo weights. Measure: 17".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cased Balance Scale, Indian, Brass, Apothecary Measure, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased balance scale. An Indian, brass apothecary measure, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Compact and portable, ideal for the desk or in the field
D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 1.19 in. W 10.44 in. D 5.71 in.
1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Medium Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative Russian double precision balance scale – Medium size
1950s vintage decorative Russian double precision balance scale – medium size. We have an extraordinary collect...
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
H 32.68 in. W 33.08 in. D 15.75 in.
1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Small Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative Russian double precision balance scale, small size
1950s vintage decorative Russian double precision balance scale, small size. We have an extraordinary collection ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
H 18.51 in. W 9.45 in. D 16.54 in.
1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Medium Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative Russian double precision balance scale, medium size
1950s vintage decorative Russian double precision balance scale, medium size. We have an extraordinary collectio...
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian Desk Sets
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
H 33.08 in. W 33.08 in. D 15.75 in.
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old.
(shown at left in group photo)
Measures: Scale: 6-1/2" long x 1" wide
Stand: 8-1/2" ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old.
(Shown at center in group photo)
Scale: 13" long x 3-1/2" wide
Stand: 15" high x 4" ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand with Weights
Located in Pomona, CA
Beautiful Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale stand with a set of 30 pieces scale weights and storage drawers. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the top and sides fea...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Brass
Victorian Bankers Brass Balance Scale by W & T Avery
By W & T Avery
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a mighty contraption for weighing specie and gold in quantity. It stands on three scrolling feet. It has a blocking and unblocking mechanism, so it can be moved with less dif...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Brass Bankers Balance Scale from the 19th Century with Circular Pans
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass bankers balance scale from the 19th century. Born in England during the 19th century, this elegant brass bankers scale features a central shaft, connected in its upp...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 25 in. W 21.5 in. D 14 in.
20th Century Italian Marble-Top Balance Scale with Complete Set of Weights
Located in Sofia, BG
Italian marble-top balance scale. White marble-top with chamfered corners, has round nickel trays on top of the balance arms and an inlaid mahogany case on brass claw feet with glass...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 7.09 in. W 19.69 in. D 9.45 in.
Mid 20th Century English Chemical Balance Scale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Early to mid 20th century set of scales for weighing chemicals. Made in England – ‘River Chemical Company Ltd., Laboratory Furnishers, Nottingham.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
20th Century Swiss Balance Scale in Green with Complete Set of Weights
Located in Sofia, BG
Swiss balance iron scale hand painted in green with floral ornaments decorated in gold.
It is made circa 1920 and is in very nice condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
H 8.67 in. W 17.72 in. D 7.09 in.
Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest
Located in Chillerton, 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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Analytical Beam Balance Scientific Scale in Glass Case
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand built analytical beam balance scientific scale. The scale is used to measure both solid and liquid masses (10/100g capacity). Highly sensitive silver cylinders dampen the harmon...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Balance, English, Mahogany, Scientific Scales, Stanton Instruments, 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage analytical balance. An English, mahogany cased set of scientific scales by Stanton Instruments of London, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1960.
Beguiling v...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 18.31 in. W 18.31 in. D 10.44 in.
1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular 1940's vintage Type BB analytical scale/balance by William Ainsworth & Sons Inc of Denver, Colorado. Scale includes:
- Type BB scale/balance
- (2) sample pans
- (2) ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 20 in. W 18 in. D 10 in.
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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Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in. W 25 in. D 14.75 in.
Old Brass Tool American Improved Spring Balance Hanging Scale 24 LB
Located in National City, CA
Scale
Old vintage tool brass hanging scale stamped American Improved Spring Balance 24 LB
Untested. Selling as is condition.
Measures: 9.25 tall x 1.5 W x 1 D
Made in brass some impe...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique Cast Iron Henry Troemner Pharmacy Scale No 17 Apothecary Balance PA
By Henry Troemner
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron and marble scale or balance by Henry Troemner. Made from oak with a marble top. Measure: 18".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Iron
H 6.5 in. W 18.5 in. D 7.5 in.
Antique Balance Scale
Located in Mississauga, ON
A mid-19th century iron and brass balance scale with four weights.
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron, Brass
Vintage French Force Balance Scales
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage French force balance scales. Or French vintage market scales, upto 1kg.
The base is heavy cast iron and the scales have been left with their patina of age, the original pain...
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Force Balance Scales
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage French force balance scales. Or French vintage market scales, upto 5kg.
The base is heavy cast iron and the scales have been left with their patina of age, the original pain...
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
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.
The scales have an arrow to the top...
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique American Balance, Torsion Scale
By Torsion Balance Company
Located in Seattle, WA
An antique balance, torsion scale. The scale has a nice chrome and glass case that has a hinged lid or cover on the top. Inside the scale a label indicates this was made by The Torsi...
Category
20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
Antique Brass Balance or Beam Scale
Located in Miami, FL
Antique brass balance or beam scale.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Rexall Drugs Pharmacy Balance Beam Scale
Located in Orange, CA
Counter top advertisement for Rexall Drugs, circa 1930s-1940s. It is a brass stand, designed to look like a set of balance beam scales with two round trays on chains attached to a ro...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Iron
H 47.25 in. W 49.5 in. D 19.25 in.
A Large European Hanging Balance Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large, hanging, European balance scale of polished brass and steel.
Dimensions: Base 24"W
Top bar: 55"W
Height: 50" H
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
French 19th Century Balance - Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome French late 19th century balance - scale in cast iron and white bronze. Marked "Balancerie Cie Moderne". A wonderful counter top piece - perfect for a kitchen island.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
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. Polished brass arms, centre post, dish and weights. White marble plate. Stamped: R & J. Templeton Ltd G...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments
Vintage White Enamel Avery Balance Scale
Located in Houston, TX
Charming 1950s white enameled Avery shop balance scale. This scale with the Avery emblem on its enameled base and one porcelain tray and one stainless steel has great vintage appeal,...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Enamel, Stainless Steel
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments
Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale
By Maco Braga
Located in New York, NY
Solid Brass Maco Braga 19th Century Serpentine Balance Scale in excellent working condition with all original weights. These scales where produced between 1880 - 1900
CA 1890 Portug...
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage Green British Weight Balance Scale with Counterweights
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Green British weight balance scale with counterweights. This includes four counter weights and made of cast iron. Very nice condition.
Category
20th Century European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Turn of the Century French Metal Balance Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This metal balance scale was made in France, circa 1900, and brings a vintage, farmhouse accent to your kitchen. The two gray pans rest on a distressed stand painted pale turquoise. ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel, Iron
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. Gold painted highli...
Category
Antique 1860s French Baroque More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Iron
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. A very versatile and decorative piece, it would l...
Category
Antique 1860s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Walnut
Imposing English Balance Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nicely polished and beautifully scaled. Bearing the inscription : W.T.Avery, LTD,
by appointment to the King Edward VII.
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
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.
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Antique Wrought Iron Weight Balance Scale by W and T Avery Ltd.
Located in Houston, TX
Antique wrought iron weight balance scale by W and T Avery Ltd. Lovely black transfer on a porcelain china plate, by appointment by the late King Edward VII. This scale would look gr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Palethorpes’ Sausage Scale Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, Brass Bell Weights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Palethorpes’ Sausage Scales, Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, with brass bell weights
The scale has a brass weight plate on one side and a square ceramic platter on the other, s...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial More Folk Art
H 11 in. W 27 in. D 13 in.
1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Small Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative Russian double precision balance scale – Small size
1950s vintage decorative Russian double precision balance scale – small size. We have an extraordinary collectio...
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
H 20.87 in. W 18.9 in. D 14.18 in.
1950s Decorative Russian Double Precision Balance Scale, Small Size
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative Russian double precision balance scale, small size.
1950s vintage decorative Russian double precision balance scale, small size. We have an extraordinary collection...
Category
Vintage 1950s Russian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
H 20.48 in. W 18.51 in. D 13.78 in.
Antique San Francisco Brass and Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A cast iron balance scale with original label, brass accents and "Scoop On"/"Scoop Off" balancing arm. The piece is solidly built and works properly.
Creator: James Gedde...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel, Brass
Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale
Located in Houston, TX
An iron and brass equal-arm scale from the Trayvou Company of Paris and Lyon. The heavy iron pillar supports a steel balance beam with brass fittings and a brass pointer with balance...
Category
Antique 1890s French Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Iron
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Balance Scale For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the balance scale you’re looking for. Each balance scale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. There are 75 variations of the antique or vintage balance scale you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a balance scale — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right balance scale, those designed in Industrial, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Andy Paiko, Christian Becker Inc. and Maco Braga each produced at least one beautiful balance scale that is worth considering.
How Much is a Balance Scale?
Prices for a balance scale start at $125 and top out at $6,800 with the average selling for $1,185.
Questions About Balance Scale
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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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