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Salter Scale

Salter's spring balance weighing scales
Salter's spring balance weighing scales

Salter's spring balance weighing scales

$752

H 20 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Salter's spring balance weighing scales

By George Salter & Co. Ltd

Located in London, GB

In 1825 Salter's nephew George takes over the company, and it became known as George Salter & Co, later establishing a manufactory in West Bromwich, producing variety of scales and b...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid century Salter Family Scale
Mid century Salter Family Scale

Mid century Salter Family Scale

$435

H 13 in W 6.5 in D 10 in

Mid century Salter Family Scale

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Salter Family Scale No.50. It depicts a black color cast iron body that has attached in front a round gold color metal faceplate with the numbers.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales
Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales

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 iron body is in Dark green with Gold highlights, it has a removable tin tray on the...

Category

Vintage 1940s Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Set of 8 Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Salt Cellars
Set of 8 Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Salt Cellars

Set of 8 Carl Poul Petersen Sterling Silver Salt Cellars

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Measuring modestly in scale, each salt cellar features a delicately shaped handle and rests on a rounded base.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sandra Johnstone Large Abstract Planter c1970s California #2
Sandra Johnstone Large Abstract Planter c1970s California #2

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
Sandra Johnstone Large Abstract Planter c1970s California #1

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

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowls - Set of 2
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowls - Set of 2

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowls - Set of 2

$395 / set

H 3 in W 5.5 in D 5.25 in

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowls - Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

They function beautifully as individual accent pieces, jewelry dishes, or stylish salt cellars. The small scale and sculptural presence make them ideal additions to a curated display.

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Pottery

‘Lepe Beach Winter 2017-18’ by Martin Scorey
‘Lepe Beach Winter 2017-18’ by Martin Scorey

‘Lepe Beach Winter 2017-18’ by Martin Scorey

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A framed collage of driftwood, glass bottles, pebbles and metal items, including a spoon, a set of scales inscribed ‘Salters Improved Sprung Balance’ and a pair of binoculars, all on...

Category

2010s English Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Metal

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Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base
Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base

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 having a hand forged iron upright surmounted by a brass finial, supporting a balance be...

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century
Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century

Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Add this wonderful maritime collectors wheel and scales to your collection. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Salter Albion Cast Iron Bathroom Scales
Salter Albion Cast Iron Bathroom Scales

Salter Albion Cast Iron Bathroom Scales

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H 68 in W 11.5 in D 23 in

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 foliated capitals.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Victorian Iron Scale No. 216 Salter's Weighing Machine
Victorian Iron Scale No. 216 Salter's Weighing Machine

Victorian Iron Scale No. 216 Salter's Weighing Machine

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H 32.68 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in

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 Size: Bro. 30 cm, D 60 cm, H 83 cm.

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Victorian Iron Scale No. 216 Salter's Weighing Machine
Victorian Iron Scale No. 216 Salter's Weighing Machine

Victorian Iron Scale No. 216 Salter's Weighing Machine

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H 32.68 in W 11.82 in D 23.63 in

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 Size: Bro. 30 cm, D 60 cm, H 83 cm.

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T  Weighing Scales
Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T  Weighing Scales

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 Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Rustic farm scales The Etched Brass Dial measures 9...

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand

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 old.

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Impressive Large Scale Pair of English Victorian Faux Bois Strawberry Planters
Impressive Large Scale Pair of English Victorian Faux Bois Strawberry Planters

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 modelled as naturalistic tree stumps, each with some sort of crest including a pike with ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Rare Antique George Salter English Iron Station Platform Penny Scale Northwind
Rare Antique George Salter English Iron Station Platform Penny Scale Northwind

Rare Antique George Salter English Iron Station Platform Penny Scale Northwind

By George Salter & Co. Ltd

Located in Dayton, OH

Despite several subsequent mergers, the Salter name continues today on homeware products such as digital scales.

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Antique Salter's Family Scale England Early 20th Century
Antique Salter's Family Scale England Early 20th Century

Antique Salter's Family Scale England Early 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Salter's Family Scale, England, turn of the Century.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Pair of Vintage English Salters Balance Scales
Fine Pair of Vintage English Salters Balance Scales

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 weight 14 lbs. by 1 oz. Iron with tiered round bases with flanges, and brass engrav...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Scale Mid Century Boho Salt Glazed Stoneware Jardinière Planter Pot
Large Scale Mid Century Boho Salt Glazed Stoneware Jardinière Planter Pot

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 colourway.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Large Teak Danish Modern Peppermill and Salt Shaker
Large Teak Danish Modern Peppermill and Salt Shaker

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 grinding mechanism.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

English 19th Century Iron and Brass Culinary Scale
English 19th Century Iron and Brass Culinary Scale

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, vegetables and sugar and spices.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

English ‘Salter’ Clock Face Hanging Dial Scale
English ‘Salter’ Clock Face Hanging Dial Scale

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 incredible gift for the serious collector!

Category

Antique 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Copper

Scale from Salter N 50
Scale from Salter N 50

Scale from Salter N 50

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H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 13 in

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

Large Signed Fulham Art Pottery Mantle Vase 23" wide
Large Signed Fulham Art Pottery Mantle Vase 23" wide

Large Signed Fulham Art Pottery Mantle Vase 23" wide

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The Fulham Pottery company was located in London, England working out of the same building for over 300 years; and it is known for these large scale, salt-glazed manufactured pieces....

Category

Vintage 1930s English Pottery

Small English Salter Postage Scale
Small English Salter Postage Scale

Small English Salter Postage Scale

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H 7.5 in W 5 in D 4 in

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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Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

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Find many varieties of an authentic salter scale available at 1stDibs. Each salter scale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. There are many kinds of the salter scale you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right salter scale, those designed in Victorian and Industrial styles are of considerable interest.

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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.