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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

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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 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 Rustic European Wooden Pew Bench
Antique Rustic European Wooden Pew Bench

Antique Rustic European Wooden Pew Bench

$4,500

H 32 in W 72 in D 22 in

Antique Rustic European Wooden Pew Bench

Located in Las Vegas, NV

I can honestly say, pictures don't do this one justice. The scale and simplicity of this piece are perfection.

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19th Century Primitive Antique Justice Scale

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Wood

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

A beautiful 19th-century Spanish Colonial Catholic Mexican Folk Art ex-voto retablo lámina painting featuring the Arch Angel Michael (San Miguel), sword in one hand, the scales of ju...

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19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Justice Scale

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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

Each side gets the chance to present their side. Lady Justice carefully “weighs” the claims of each side, using the scales of justice.

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Justice Scale

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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 truth or the facts do not matter, for the Jewish judge will only decide the outcom...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Justice Scale

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Earthenware

Baroque silver Vase with Flowers with a Fruit Tray and a Clock by A. Zuccati
Baroque silver Vase with Flowers with a Fruit Tray and a Clock by A. Zuccati

Baroque silver Vase with Flowers with a Fruit Tray and a Clock by A. Zuccati

Located in PARIS, FR

The front of the clock is decorated with a statue of Athena, helmeted and armed with a spear and shield. An allegory of Justice, recognisable by its scales, crowns the aedicula.

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Justice Scale

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Canvas, Oil

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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 right hand and a sword or whip in her left hand concealed behind her back.

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Justice Scale

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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

A fine and rare silver beaker, Cologne, circa 1600; the maker Ludwig Kaff Il; almost certainly it seems this piece was made for a lady; it is delicately engraved around the side 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

A fine and rare silver beaker, Cologne, circa 1600; the maker Ludwig Kaff Il; almost certainly it seems this piece was made for a lady; it is delicately engraved around the side with...

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Early 1600s German Antique Justice Scale

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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

A pair of Chinese export porcelain coffee cups, each with ribbed body and petal shape rim, painted in famille rose enamels with the arms of New York State, one lady holding the scale...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Justice Scale

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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

About 1900 and undoubtedly influenced by either an administrative edifice or the dwelling of a magistrate from Avignon, an exceptional fireplace in the Art Nouveau style with torture...

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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

In addition, the four ‘Cardinal virtues”: *Justitia*, (Justice - with a sword and scales), *Temperantia* (moderation - with a scepter and a chalice to ad water to the wine), *Fortitu...

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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, lions, and Baccus?.

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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 truth and fairness, dates back to the Goddess Maat and later Isis of ancient Egypt.

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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: The only flag pole finial that I have ever seen in the form of Lady Justice, holdi...

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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 scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of ancie...

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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 balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and late...

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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 balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and late...

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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 balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and late...

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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 balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and late...

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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 scales and with her emu or ostrich, seated in carved and ebonized pierced foliate form...

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19th Century Antique Justice Scale

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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

Above this the symbol depicting the scale of justice.

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19th Century French Antique Justice Scale

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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

Hand-sculpted 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

Original English dairy slab, utilized by a grocer in the 19th century to weigh and measure butter on a scale. This slab features an image representing blind justice holding her scale...

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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

A French Revolution tin-glazed earthenware dish, made in Nevers, circa 1790, called l’équité or the Justice. Showing a scale balancing the symbols of the commoners with the symbols o...

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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

The scales of justice have long functioned as a symbol for equality and fairness, found all over the world in diverse cultures.

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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

These include the chain with three links (friendship, love and truth), the all-seeing eye of God, an axe, the bow of Rebekah, a heart-in-hand, a snake wrapped around a staff, the sca...

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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

Underneath is the marking "Middleton Silver Plate" with scales of justice logo; and the inventory number "74".

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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 balance - two scales side by side. Secondly, the pomegranate has been used as a ...

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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

He placed the heart of the dead on the scales of justice when the judging of the heart took place and also he fed the souls of wicked people to Ammit.  

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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

Lady Liberty) holding an olive branch and a downward-pointing sword in her right hand and the scales of justice over her head. She is flanked by a cornucopia, a fanciful patriotic sh...

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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.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Justice Scale

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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

18th / 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the Goddess Justice. The personification of justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess ...

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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

19th Century French Napoleon III period fireback with the Goddess Justice. The personification of justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat an...

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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

Antique sterling silver Repousse strainer features reticulated bowl with central seated and blindfolded Lady Justice holding the Scales of Justice and Sword bordered by floral and fo...

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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

Hallmarked on base of vine with '20', 'figural hallmark with scales of justice,' and 'Christofle in a rectangle.'

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Early 20th Century European Regency Antique Justice Scale

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Silver Plate

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

The bottom of the border features a medallion, flanked by two putti, which contains a full-length portrait of Lady Justice, holding scales and a sword. On the border’s top, a similar...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Justice Scale

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Copper

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

The centermost scene is a pretty intense depiction of animalistic demons sitting judgement over mankind, a pair sitting in the scales of justice while one found wanting is being toss...

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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 show that the scale is perfectly balanced.

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19th Century English Antique Justice Scale

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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 the faith and the evil (with faith always heavier: winning over it).

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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

The text is housed in a banner ribbon and the image depicts lady justice with scales. This scale plate is in great condition and makes for a fantastic cheese or butter plate.

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19th Century English Antique Justice Scale

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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

Large round cast medallion, featuring pair of interlocking cornucopias filled with a harvest bounty, 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(rm)

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19th Century Antique Justice Scale

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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

Photos do not do the 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

Photos do not do the 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

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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 justice. The righthand side is topped with a cherub with the list of those who ha...

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18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Antique Justice Scale

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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

Soothing to behold, enigmatic to imagine the words, letters, transcripts and communications that blossomed from these symbols, weighing upon the scales of justice, the engines of bus...

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1920s American Antique Justice Scale

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Linen, Wood

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

Antique Roman Ceres Intaglio Signet Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

She is peace and virtue, and inventor of justice: she weighs "Life and Right" in her scale.

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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

This marvellous Victorian set of oak scales in its original condition, features a white marble top, brass weights and trims, and a porcelain plate that depicts Lady Justice in the ce...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Justice Scale

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Marble, Brass

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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.