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Antique Justice Scale

The Scales of Justice: An English Criminal Judge in Traditional Robes, 1847
The Scales of Justice: An English Criminal Judge in Traditional Robes, 1847

The Scales of Justice: An English Criminal Judge in Traditional Robes, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

The image is labeled "Juge criminel anglais," which translates to "English Criminal Judge." The figure depicted is wearing a long, flowing robe with a blue undergarment and a red ca...

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1840s Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Paper

19th Century Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III period Justice fireback. The personification of Justice balancing

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Iron

Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting Angel Michael in Hell, 1800s
Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting Angel Michael in Hell, 1800s

Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting Angel Michael in Hell, 1800s

Located in Studio City, CA

featuring the Arch Angel Michael (San Miguel), sword in one hand, the scales of justice in the other

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19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Metal, Tin

Birmingham Guild Handicraft Arts & Crafts patinated hand-hammered brass chalice
Birmingham Guild Handicraft Arts & Crafts patinated hand-hammered brass chalice

Birmingham Guild Handicraft Arts & Crafts patinated hand-hammered brass chalice

By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1

Located in London, GB

of the stand depicts The Scales of Justice which represents fairness. There are two sides to every

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Early 20th Century German Stoneware Beer Stein
Early 20th Century German Stoneware Beer Stein

Early 20th Century German Stoneware Beer Stein

Located in New York, NY

. The judges table is symbolized by “Scales of Justice”. However, this is "Jewish Justice", where the

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Early 20th Century German Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Three Patinated Copper Panels with Repoussé Scenes
Set of Three Patinated Copper Panels with Repoussé Scenes

Set of Three Patinated Copper Panels with Repoussé Scenes

Located in London, GB

Lady Justice, holding scales and a sword. On the border’s top, a similar medallion, with two chained

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Copper

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Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

Justitia, the Roman Goddess of Justice, is seated naked and holding the Scales of Justice in her

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Silver

Fine and Rare Silver Beaker, Cologne, circa 1600
Fine and Rare Silver Beaker, Cologne, circa 1600

Fine and Rare Silver Beaker, Cologne, circa 1600

Located in GB

Virtue; there is a lady with a lamb for Gentleness; one with a sword and scales for Justice, and one with

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Early 1600s German Antique Justice Scale

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Silver

Fine and Rare Silver Beaker, Cologne, circa 1600
Fine and Rare Silver Beaker, Cologne, circa 1600

Fine and Rare Silver Beaker, Cologne, circa 1600

Located in GB

Virtue; there is a lady with a lamb for Gentleness; one with a sword and scales for Justice, and one with

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Early 1600s German Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Silver

Chinese export porcelain coffee cups with arms of New York State, 18th century
Chinese export porcelain coffee cups with arms of New York State, 18th century

Chinese export porcelain coffee cups with arms of New York State, 18th century

Located in London, GB

in famille rose enamels with the arms of New York State, one lady holding the scales of justice, with

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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Period Limestone Fireplace, circa 1900
French Art Nouveau Period Limestone Fireplace, circa 1900

French Art Nouveau Period Limestone Fireplace, circa 1900

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H 77.56 in W 68.12 in D 15.75 in

French Art Nouveau Period Limestone Fireplace, circa 1900

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

leaves of water and flowers with a curvilinear string course symbolizing Justice and depicted by scales

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Justice Scale

17th Century Dutch Oak Cupboard with the Seven Virtues
17th Century Dutch Oak Cupboard with the Seven Virtues

17th Century Dutch Oak Cupboard with the Seven Virtues

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H 84.26 in W 67.72 in D 26.78 in

17th Century Dutch Oak Cupboard with the Seven Virtues

Located in Amsterdam, NL

four ‘Cardinal virtues”: *Justitia*, (Justice - with a sword and scales), *Temperantia* (moderation

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17th Century Antique Justice Scale

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Oak

Carved Walnut Panel "The Scales of Justice" Renaissance Style 19th Century
Carved Walnut Panel "The Scales of Justice" Renaissance Style 19th Century

Carved Walnut Panel "The Scales of Justice" Renaissance Style 19th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique carved walnut door panel. 19th century . Continental. Featuring lady justice, Neptune

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19th Century Antique Justice Scale

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Walnut

19th Century Justice Fireback
19th Century Justice Fireback

19th Century Justice Fireback

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H 21.26 in W 20.87 in D 0.79 in

19th Century Justice Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Justice fireback. The personification of justice, balancing the scales of

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Justice Scale

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Iron

Unusually Large & Beautifully Detailed Lady Justice
Unusually Large & Beautifully Detailed Lady Justice

Unusually Large & Beautifully Detailed Lady Justice

Located in York County, PA

UNUSUALLY LARGE & BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED LADY JUSTICE FLAG POLE TOPPER, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY:

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Justice Scale

18th Century German Louis XV 'Justice' Fireback
18th Century German Louis XV 'Justice' Fireback

18th Century German Louis XV 'Justice' Fireback

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H 27.96 in W 13.98 in D 1.19 in

18th Century German Louis XV 'Justice' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century German Louis XV fireback with Justice. The personification of justice balancing the

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18th Century German Louis XV Antique Justice Scale

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback
19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Goddess Justice. The personification of justice

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scale

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback
19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

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H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 0.71 in

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Goddess Justice. The personification of justice

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scale

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback
19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

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H 22.45 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Goddess Justice. The personification of justice

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scale

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Goddess Justice. The personification of justice

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scale

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Iron

Antique Neoclassical Lithograph of "Justicia", Lady Justice and Ostrich
Antique Neoclassical Lithograph of "Justicia", Lady Justice and Ostrich

Antique Neoclassical Lithograph of "Justicia", Lady Justice and Ostrich

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique neoclassical lithograph after "Justicia" depicts partially nude lady Justice holding

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19th Century Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

A Large Architectural Model of a Cathedral
A Large Architectural Model of a Cathedral

A Large Architectural Model of a Cathedral

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H 68.51 in W 18.9 in D 38.19 in

A Large Architectural Model of a Cathedral

Located in Baambrugge, NL

free masons square and compass. Above this the symbol depicting the scale of justice.

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19th Century French Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Nutwood

Metal Shield/Crest, circa 1850
Metal Shield/Crest, circa 1850

Metal Shield/Crest, circa 1850

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H 36 in W 30 in D 6 in

Metal Shield/Crest, circa 1850

Located in Surrey, BC

images on the face of the ornamental crest include the Scales of Justice as well as a horse and a steer

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Late 19th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Justice Scale

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Tin, Iron

Original English Dairy Slab
Original English Dairy Slab

Original English Dairy Slab

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H 2.44 in Dm 16 in

Original English Dairy Slab

By William Smith & Co.

Located in Chireno, TX

on a scale. This slab features an image representing blind justice holding her scales in a perfect

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Early 19th Century English Antique Justice Scale

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Ironstone

18th Century Nevers French Revolution Tin-Glazed Faïence Dish, L'équité
18th Century Nevers French Revolution Tin-Glazed Faïence Dish, L'équité

18th Century Nevers French Revolution Tin-Glazed Faïence Dish, L'équité

By Nevers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Justice. Showing a scale balancing the symbols of the commoners with the symbols of the nobility. On the

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Justice Scale

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Earthenware

Antique French Neo Gothic Style Trunk
Antique French Neo Gothic Style Trunk

Antique French Neo Gothic Style Trunk

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H 32.75 in W 84 in D 31 in

Antique French Neo Gothic Style Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

shield with stripes having the scales of justice on one side and a sword and plumed pen on the other

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19th Century French Gothic Antique Justice Scale

ODD FELLOWS CEREMONIAL GAVEL, MADE FOR A PHYSICIAN IN TEXAS
ODD FELLOWS CEREMONIAL GAVEL, MADE FOR A PHYSICIAN IN TEXAS

ODD FELLOWS CEREMONIAL GAVEL, MADE FOR A PHYSICIAN IN TEXAS

Located in York County, PA

eye of God, an axe, the bow of Rebekah, a heart-in-hand, a snake wrapped around a staff, the scales of

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Justice Scale

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Wood

Double Eagle Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, American, circa 1885
Double Eagle Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, American, circa 1885

Double Eagle Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, American, circa 1885

By Middleton Silver Plate Co. 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

Plate" with scales of justice logo; and the inventory number "74". The ring is in almost perfect

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1880s American Victorian Antique Justice Scale

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Silver Plate

Capodimonte Gold Ceramic Statuette 'Libra’
Capodimonte Gold Ceramic Statuette 'Libra’

Capodimonte Gold Ceramic Statuette 'Libra’

By Capodimonte

Located in Milano, IT

. Firstly, the shapes of both the fruit and its leaves resemble the sign's symbolization of justice and

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19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Justice Scale

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Gold

Head of Anubis
Head of Anubis

Head of Anubis

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H 7.49 in W 5.91 in L 7.49 in

Head of Anubis

Located in London, GB

while testing their knowledge of the gods and their faith. He placed the heart of the dead on the scales

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Justice Scale

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Wood

Extremely Rare 36 Star Flag With A Six Color Overprint
Extremely Rare 36 Star Flag With A Six Color Overprint

Extremely Rare 36 Star Flag With A Six Color Overprint

Located in York County, PA

-pointing sword in her right hand and the scales of justice over her head. She is flanked by a cornucopia, a

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19th Century American Antique Justice Scale

Vintage Brass and White Opaline Glass Scale, England, circa 1930's
Vintage Brass and White Opaline Glass Scale, England, circa 1930's

Vintage Brass and White Opaline Glass Scale, England, circa 1930's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

English lady justice scale in white opaline glass and with brass hardware. The beautiful brass

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Brass

18th / 19th Century French Neoclassical 'Justice' Fireback
18th / 19th Century French Neoclassical 'Justice' Fireback

18th / 19th Century French Neoclassical 'Justice' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

personification of justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Justice Scale

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback
19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

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H 22.05 in W 20.48 in D 0.71 in

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat and later Isis, of

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scale

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Iron

Antique Lady Justice Sterling Silver Repousse Strainer, 3.48 toz, circa 1900
Antique Lady Justice Sterling Silver Repousse Strainer, 3.48 toz, circa 1900

Antique Lady Justice Sterling Silver Repousse Strainer, 3.48 toz, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

blindfolded Lady Justice holding the Scales of Justice and Sword bordered by floral and foliate decoration

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Early 20th Century English Antique Justice Scale

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Sterling Silver

Antique Scarce Christofle Silver Plate Grape Rack
Antique Scarce Christofle Silver Plate Grape Rack

Antique Scarce Christofle Silver Plate Grape Rack

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H 10.5 in W 10.75 in D 10.5 in

Antique Scarce Christofle Silver Plate Grape Rack

By Christofle

Located in Bridgeport, CT

with two coils. Hallmarked on base of vine with '20', 'figural hallmark with scales of justice,' and

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Early 20th Century European Regency Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Silver Plate

Northern European Birch Decoupage Side Table in Biedermeier taste, 19th Century
Northern European Birch Decoupage Side Table in Biedermeier taste, 19th Century

Northern European Birch Decoupage Side Table in Biedermeier taste, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

sitting in the scales of justice while one found wanting is being tossed into the flames. A single drawer

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Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Justice Scale

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Birch, Pine, Paper

Antique English Scales of Justice
Antique English Scales of Justice

Antique English Scales of Justice

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H 8 in W 18 in D 9 in

Antique English Scales of Justice

Located in Port Chester, NY

Heavy iron scales, with great porcelain weighing plate. Scales of Justice with the Justice mark

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19th Century English Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Iron, Brass

Michelangelo Unterperger 'Circle' ca. 1775 "St. Michael Archangel" (71x88x7cm)
Michelangelo Unterperger 'Circle' ca. 1775 "St. Michael Archangel" (71x88x7cm)

Michelangelo Unterperger 'Circle' ca. 1775 "St. Michael Archangel" (71x88x7cm)

Located in Firenze, FI

. Description: The beautiful painting contains an image of Archangel Michael carrying a "justice" scale weighing

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1770s Austrian Baroque Antique Justice Scale

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Canvas, Paint

English Scale Plate
English Scale Plate

English Scale Plate

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H 0.4 in W 9.26 in D 9.26 in

English Scale Plate

Located in London, GB

, London & Birmingham. The text is housed in a banner ribbon and the image depicts lady justice with scales

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19th Century English Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Ceramic

19th C. French Cast Zinc Architectural Element
19th C. French Cast Zinc Architectural Element

19th C. French Cast Zinc Architectural Element

Located in Washington, DC

, surrounding "scales of justice". Great large scale, and fabulous original patina.

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19th Century French Antique Justice Scale

Pair of Reposse Placks
Pair of Reposse Placks

Pair of Reposse Placks

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H 13 in W 17 in D 2 in

Pair of Reposse Placks

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of reposse metal plaques featuring scale of justice. Late 19th Century Continental. 1055/10

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19th Century Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Metal

French Painted Corner Cabinet
French Painted Corner Cabinet

French Painted Corner Cabinet

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H 70.5 in W 29.25 in D 18.5 in

French Painted Corner Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

richness of the carving justice. Nice smaller scale. From a good old West Coast collection.

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Wood, Paint

Painted Corner Cabinet
Painted Corner Cabinet

Painted Corner Cabinet

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H 70.5 in W 29.25 in D 18.5 in

Painted Corner Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

carving justice. Nice smaller scale. From a good old West Coast collection. No longer a pair

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Wood

Eighteenth Century French Bench Depicting the Day of Judgement

Eighteenth Century French Bench Depicting the Day of Judgement

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

. The central panel features two caryatids, one holding the anchor of hope and the other the scales of

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18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Scrolls of Shorthand Symbols on Linen, circa 1920s
Pair of Scrolls of Shorthand Symbols on Linen, circa 1920s

Pair of Scrolls of Shorthand Symbols on Linen, circa 1920s

Located in Madison, WI

communications that blossomed from these symbols, weighing upon the scales of justice, the engines of business

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1920s American Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Roman Ceres Intaglio Signet Ring
Antique Roman Ceres Intaglio Signet Ring

Antique Roman Ceres Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

it represents the goddess Ceres, with wheat sheaf and scales of justice. The mount is Victorian

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Agate, 9k Gold

Set of Victorian Marble Topped Oak Scales with Porcelain Plate
Set of Victorian Marble Topped Oak Scales with Porcelain Plate

Set of Victorian Marble Topped Oak Scales with Porcelain Plate

Located in London, west Sussex

, brass weights and trims, and a porcelain plate that depicts Lady Justice in the center. The scales

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Justice Scale

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Antique Justice Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique justice scale you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and iron, every antique justice scale was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique justice scale — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique justice scale is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Arts and Crafts and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique justice scale has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Francois Auguste Hippolyte Peyrol, Giovanni Ottaviani and Isidore Jules Bonheur are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Justice Scale?

The average selling price for an antique justice scale at 1stDibs is $10,956, while they’re typically $238 on the low end and $107,055 for the highest priced.