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Salter Scale

Salter's spring balance weighing scales
By George Salter & Co. Ltd
Located in London, GB
as George Salter & Co, later establishing a manufactory in West Bromwich, producing variety of scales
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Salter's spring balance weighing scales
Salter's spring balance weighing scales
$763
H 20 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Salter Family Scales  No 50 A well loved and used Family Scales, made by Salter, the cast
Category

Vintage 1940s Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Grand Scale Salt Glazed Jug with Rooster Motif by Wim Mühlendyck
Located in Toronto, ON
A grand scale vivid blue salt glazed mid century jug by German ceramicist, Wim Mühlendyck. This
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Mid-20th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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
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
Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Salt Cellars
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with sculptural artistry. Measuring modestly in scale, each salt cellar features a delicately shaped
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sandra Johnstone Large Abstract Planter c1970s California #2
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing large-scale salt-fired abstract planter by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

Sandra Johnstone Large Abstract Planter c1970s California #1
By Sandra Johnstone
Located in Oakland, CA
Amazing salt-fired large scale abstract planter by well listed potter, Sandra Johnstone c1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Clay

‘Lepe Beach Winter 2017-18’ by Martin Scorey
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
scales inscribed ‘Salters Improved Sprung Balance’ and a pair of binoculars, all on a white painted
Category

2010s English Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare 19th century brass and iron balance scale used for measuring salt, found in Montpellier
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with a set of brass and iron Salter's Improved 60lb Spring balances for weighing whale meat, circa 1860
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Salter Albion Cast Iron Bathroom Scales
Located in Cheshire, GB
Salter Albion cast iron bathroom scales, the circular scale raised on a slender column with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Victorian Iron Scale No. 216 Salter's Weighing Machine
Located in Eindhoven, NL
. Antique scale no. 216 Salter's weighing machine Origin: England Period: Second half of the 19th century
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Victorian Iron Scale No. 216 Salter's Weighing Machine
Located in Eindhoven, NL
. Antique scale no. 216 Salter's weighing machine Origin: England Period: Second half of the 19th century
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales Lovely old scales, Vintage Salter
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial 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 pocket scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years
Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Impressive Large Scale Pair of English Victorian Faux Bois Strawberry Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
an impressive large scale pair of salt glazed stoneware garden "strawberry" planters, finely
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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Rare Antique George Salter English Iron Station Platform Penny Scale Northwind
By George Salter & Co. Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite museum quality English Imperial penny scale, circa early 20th century. Attributed to
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Antique Salter's Family Scale England Early 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Salter's Family Scale, England, turn of the Century. Back when normal household items were
Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Pair of Vintage English Salters Balance Scales
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of antique scales in very good all original condition. Class II, improved family scales, to
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Scale Mid Century Boho Salt Glazed Stoneware Jardinière Planter Pot
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb large scale Mid Century Salt Glazed Stoneware Jardinière Planter Pot in a beautiful earthy
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Large Teak Danish Modern Peppermill and Salt Shaker
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful large scale peppermill and salt shaker. High quality turned teak with a French Peugeot
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Vintage 1960s Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

English 19th Century Iron and Brass Culinary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An excellent English spring kitchen scale, manufactured by “Salter’s”, used for measuring fruits
Category

Antique 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

English ‘Salter’ Clock Face Hanging Dial Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Item #025-73 Extremely rare for its size, this large copper clock face "Salter" scale is an
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Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Copper

Scale from Salter N 50
By George Salter & Co. Ltd
Located in Roma, IT
Bilancia degli anni '40/'50 funzionante in ghisa e piastra in ottone Bella patina funzionante, quadrante smaltato in buone condizioni Corpo in ferro
Category

Mid-20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Scale from Salter N 50
Scale from Salter N 50
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 13 in
Large Signed Fulham Art Pottery Mantle Vase 23" wide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
300 years; and it is known for these large scale, salt-glazed manufactured pieces. Various trends were
Category

Vintage 1930s English Pottery

Small English Salter Postage Scale
Located in Port Chester, NY
Charming little thing, we would put a shiny red apple on it and leave it on the counter. Probably not accurate for precise food measuring, as it starts at just over an ounce! Reduced...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

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Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection o...
Category

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Reclaimed Holophane Verdigris Pendant Lights with Copper Fittings
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED HOLOPHANE VERDIGRIS PENDANT LIGHTS A fab run of vintage Holophane spun aluminium shades with polished copper fittings. Theses original Holophane shades have been painted o...
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1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair Solid Etched Copper Tray
By Raymond Hood 1
Located in St. Louis, MO
1933 - A Century of Progress - Chicago Worlds Fair solid etched copper souvenir tray, unusual version with handles. The Century of Progress International Exposition, also known as...
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Reclaimed Industrial Holophane Verdigris Coppered Spun Aluminium Pendant Lights
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Located in Nottingham, GB
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1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s iron and brass balancing scale.
Category

Antique 1880s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
$650
H 12 in W 20 in D 7.5 in
Early 20th-Century English Sovereign Balance Scale by Harrison
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th-century English sovereign balance scale, marked “Harrison”, was designed to verify the weight and authenticity of full and half sovereign gold coins. A finely crafted...
Category

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Materials

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Laboratory Trebuchet Balance By Maison Mabille In Paris.
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pharmacy/laboratory trebuchet scale in its all-sided glass case, a vertical sliding door on the front, a storage drawer at the bottom. Complete with its original accessories, functi...
Category

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Materials

Glass, Wood

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Questions About Salter Scale
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A salter scale uses a sling and spring balance to come up with a weight. The original purpose of salter scales was to accurately weigh babies and children under two years of age. Children are cradled in the sling so they can be weighed. Find an assortment of antique and vintage scales from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.