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Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale

Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early 19th century butchers steelyard for weighing scale. A good original industrial piece, the balance has blacksmith made sliding hook for adjustment of balance weight.

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale

Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for weighing scale A good original industrial piece, the balance has blacksmith made sliding hook for adjustment of balance weight The Steel...

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

1950's Large Original Shop Cast Weighing Scales
1950's Large Original Shop Cast Weighing Scales

1950's Large Original Shop Cast Weighing Scales

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s Large Original Shop Cast Weighing Scales. High quality weighing scales by Vandome & Hart Ltd London.

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Vintage 1950s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Antique American Iron Balance Weighing Scale with Weights
Antique American Iron Balance Weighing Scale with Weights

Antique American Iron Balance Weighing Scale with Weights

Located in Queens, NY

"American (early 20th Century) balance weighing scale Set on a concave rectangular cast iron beveled base with twist mid-section topped by a pointed finial.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

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...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO, Industrial Style, 1930
Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO, Industrial Style, 1930

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO, Industrial Style, 1930

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO Quirky scales to keep your weight personal, the weight registered by the scales can only be correctly viewed by the user by the mirror.

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Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

French Art Deco Berkel Auto Weighing Scale, Metal, Circa 1930-1940
French Art Deco Berkel Auto Weighing Scale, Metal, Circa 1930-1940

French Art Deco Berkel Auto Weighing Scale, Metal, Circa 1930-1940

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A French Art Deco model of a vintage Berkel auto weighing scale in working condition. On the front of the Berkel up to 1kg, on the back it has an old fashioned weighing system.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Edwardian Butchers Kitchen Meat Weighing Scales. c.1900
Antique Edwardian Butchers Kitchen Meat Weighing Scales. c.1900

Antique Edwardian Butchers Kitchen Meat Weighing Scales. c.1900

Located in London, GB

Perfectly balanced brass plate with Ironstone counter designed for weighing cuts of meat long before the age of digital scales.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Butcher Blocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

English Brass Scale with Deep Weighing Pan from the 20th Century
English Brass Scale with Deep Weighing Pan from the 20th Century

English Brass Scale with Deep Weighing Pan from the 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English brass weighing scale from the 20th century, stated to weigh up to 28lbs.

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20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Decorative Butcher's Steelyard, English, Iron, Weighing Instrument, 1800
Antique Decorative Butcher's Steelyard, English, Iron, Weighing Instrument, 1800

Antique Decorative Butcher's Steelyard, English, Iron, Weighing Instrument, 1800

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale A good original industrial piece, the balance has blacksmith made sliding hook for adjustment of balance weight The Steel...

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Antique Early 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Old Blue Scale Gwarancja Olsztyn, Europe, 1970s
Old Blue Scale Gwarancja Olsztyn, Europe, 1970s

Old Blue Scale Gwarancja Olsztyn, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A fantastic antique weighing scale with nicely aged blue paint. Made by Gwarancja Factory in Olsztyn, Poland in the late 20th century.

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Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Antique Balance Scales by Decker, White Metal & Brass
19th Century Antique Balance Scales by Decker, White Metal & Brass

19th Century Antique Balance Scales by Decker, White Metal & Brass

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare 19th Century set of precision balance scales made in Turin by Decker. Extremely accurate, these weighing scales were likely used by an apothecary or by an official responsible...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated
Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated

Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated

By Columbia Weighing Machine Company 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

It's a large floor model penny scale from circa 1920s. This scale was made by the Columbia Weighing Machine Co.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Ideal Weighing Machine Scale c.1929
Art Deco Ideal Weighing Machine Scale c.1929

Art Deco Ideal Weighing Machine Scale c.1929

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beneath the thick glass view window lies the scale with an ideal weight chart affixed in front.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Carnival Art

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Antiques french Scale France 20th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors
Antiques french Scale France 20th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors

Antiques french Scale France 20th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Key features: Antique French cast iron balance scale Brass plates with golden patina Green painted cast iron body Functional and highly decorative Ideal for vintage, industrial,...

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20th Century French French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Machine Age Art Deco Doctors or Bathroom Floor Model Scale Weigh Master by Hanso
Machine Age Art Deco Doctors or Bathroom Floor Model Scale Weigh Master by Hanso

Machine Age Art Deco Doctors or Bathroom Floor Model Scale Weigh Master by Hanso

Located in New York, NY

Great Machine Age, American Art Deco floor scale, Weigh Master by Hanson. The scale is fully functional, it shows cosmetic wear to the paint finish, and there is some loss to the rub...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Georgian Original Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet
Georgian Original Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet

Georgian Original Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Northampton, GB

The central section drops down via the turned handles and sits with the handles as the feet revealing 8 further glass bottles and a pull out partitioned drawer containing 6 further b...

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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Avery Balance Scales Brass Antique WT Avery Birmingham 1880
Avery Balance Scales Brass Antique WT Avery Birmingham 1880

Avery Balance Scales Brass Antique WT Avery Birmingham 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Avery of Birmingham, dating to around 1880 Great look for a shop or business Very heavy - 140 lbs - and the craftsmanship is superb Featuring a beautifully engineered brass beam with...

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Antique 1880s Antiquities

Materials

Brass

An oversized brass silk scale with wooden stand, Italy 1850.
An oversized brass silk scale with wooden stand, Italy 1850.

An oversized brass silk scale with wooden stand, Italy 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

Ancient scale for weighing silk. Over a square wooden base weighted with lead with brass plaque and connecting element rise the tall wooden central part, made out of wood, with moved...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol
19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol

19th Century Victorian Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The beam balance and fittings are in brass, with a copper covered lead pan on one side and a white china platter in the other, this has the name John A Gilbert and Co and is most lik...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Monumental 19th C. French Brass Butcher's Balance Scale with Bull Head Finial
Monumental 19th C. French Brass Butcher's Balance Scale with Bull Head Finial

Monumental 19th C. French Brass Butcher's Balance Scale with Bull Head Finial

Located in New York, NY

Monumental 19th Century French Brass Butcher's Trade Scale with Bull Finial A rare and highly decorative 19th-century French butcher's or market balance scale, executed predominantly...

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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina
Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina

Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina

By Franco Albini, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

While the single-leg support might suggest a lack of balance, equilibrium is established using the principle of the Roman balance (stradera, in Italian), a form of weighing scale con...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina
Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina

Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina

By Cassina, Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

While the single-leg support might suggest a lack of balance, equilibrium is established using the principle of the Roman balance (stradera, in Italian), a form of weighing scale con...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Franco Albini Stadera Desk Table For Cassina
Franco Albini Stadera Desk Table For Cassina

Franco Albini Stadera Desk Table For Cassina

By Franco Albini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

While the single- leg support might suggest a lack of balance, equilibrium is established using the principle of the Roman balance (stradera, in Italian), a form of weighing scale co...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Vintage 8 Arm Opaline Murano Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Barovier
Large Vintage 8 Arm Opaline Murano Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Barovier

Large Vintage 8 Arm Opaline Murano Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Barovier

By Barovier

Located in Chicago, IL

Achieving an eight-arm fixture of this monumental scale that weighs a mere 22 pounds represents the absolute pinnacle of mid-century Murano craftsmanship.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Murano Glass

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Standing 146 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 24 cm deep, and weighing 22.05 kgs, this large-scale sculpture commands a striking and serene presence.

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Wrought Iron and Bronze King Size Headboard
18th Century French Louis XVI Wrought Iron and Bronze King Size Headboard

18th Century French Louis XVI Wrought Iron and Bronze King Size Headboard

Located in Dallas, TX

The lower portion has been newly upholstered in a deep tufted leather-style fabric in a rich oxblood tone, offering both visual warmth and comfortable support for reclining. Monument...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Monumental German 5-Tier Glass Chandelier Attributed to Christoph Palme, 1960s
Monumental German 5-Tier Glass Chandelier Attributed to Christoph Palme, 1960s

Monumental German 5-Tier Glass Chandelier Attributed to Christoph Palme, 1960s

By Christoph Palme

Located in Chicago, IL

Measuring just under five feet in diameter and weighing nearly 450 pounds, the scale is commanding yet carefully balanced.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Italian 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu statue of Lady Justice
Italian 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu statue of Lady Justice

Italian 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu statue of Lady Justice

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

She is depicted as a blindfolded woman holding scales to weigh evidence and an Ormolu sword to enforce judgments, representing impartiality, balance and the power of the law.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing
Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing

Netsuke in deer antler in the form of a feminine figure in traditionnal clothing

Located in PARIS, FR

Small netsuke in deer antler in the form of a standing feminine figure wearing traditional dress and carrying a box looking like an itomasu, a rice scaling and weighing device. The p...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler

Natural Alabaster Brass and Glass Art Deco Pendant
Natural Alabaster Brass and Glass Art Deco Pendant

Natural Alabaster Brass and Glass Art Deco Pendant

By Nulco Lighting

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A rare and impressive 1980s alabaster bell jar pendant, designed on a monumental scale and weighing approximately 200lbs. this dramatic fixture features a bell-shaped alabaster shade...

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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard
Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard

Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Also of considerable weight for a Christening cup of this scale, weighing an impressive 170 grams or 5.46 troy ounces.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1980’s Figural Large Hand Carved Marble Embracing Couple Sculpture & Slate Base
1980’s Figural Large Hand Carved Marble Embracing Couple Sculpture & Slate Base

1980’s Figural Large Hand Carved Marble Embracing Couple Sculpture & Slate Base

Located in Topeka, KS

It is solid, heavy, and quite large scale weighing 230 pounds and standing 47 ¾ inches high stabilized by a steel rod upon a gorgeous plywood base encased in black slate tiles with g...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Slate

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Weighing Scales from Seca, 1950s
Weighing Scales from Seca, 1950s

Weighing Scales from Seca, 1950s

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H 78 in W 18 in D 18 in

Weighing Scales from Seca, 1950s

By Seca

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

- Seca weighing scales from the 1950s - Fully original and complete - The weight was not subject to any renovation - Made aluminum, steel, chrome, and Bakelite - The scale is fu...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Sack Weighing Scales Produced by W&T Avery Ltd
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Sack Weighing Scales Produced by W&T Avery Ltd

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Sack Weighing Scales Produced by W&T Avery Ltd

Located in Manchester, GB

An early 20th century cast iron sack weighing scales produced by W&T Avery Ltd. First patented in 1879.

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales
Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales

Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales

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H 48.82 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in

Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales

Located in Tadcaster, GB

This is an exceptional set of very large early 20th century weighing scales from Portugal. There size and design tells me that they would have been used in a butchers shop rather tha...

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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Victorian  scales
Victorian  scales

Victorian scales

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Victorian scales

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Victorian grocery scales for weighing food. Sold separately, priced from $ 600 - $1250 each.

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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Early 1900s Jacob Brothers Mini Candy Scale
Early 1900s Jacob Brothers Mini Candy Scale

Early 1900s Jacob Brothers Mini Candy Scale

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H 11 in W 10 in D 4 in

Early 1900s Jacob Brothers Mini Candy Scale

Located in Orange, CA

This is a example of one of many early scales. Weighs up to 2 pounds but this is a small scale that can be displayed almost anywhere.

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Antique 19th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage School Chart at the Post Office
Vintage School Chart at the Post Office

Vintage School Chart at the Post Office

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H 22.05 in W 29.93 in D 0.04 in

Vintage School Chart at the Post Office

Located in Retie, BE

A detailled scene of a day at the Post: Man behind the counter weighs the package on the scale to see how much the woman has to pay to ship it, together with the needed stamps.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Huge Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Bowl by Miyamoto Shoko
Huge Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Bowl by Miyamoto Shoko

Huge Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Bowl by Miyamoto Shoko

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H 11.25 in W 22.75 in D 0.1 in

Huge Japanese Silver and Mixed Metal Bowl by Miyamoto Shoko

Located in Christchurch, GB

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and stylish Meiji Period 1868-1912, circa 1900 solid silver and mixed metal bowl by the renowned ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver

Early 19th Century Regency Weighing Scales
Early 19th Century Regency Weighing Scales

Early 19th Century Regency Weighing Scales

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th century Regency mahogany weighing scales, the central support with concealed height measuring stick, measurement scale and brass weighing scale raised over two moulded she...

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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian Oak Weighing Scales
Antique Edwardian Oak Weighing Scales

Antique Edwardian Oak Weighing Scales

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H 48.82 in W 27.96 in D 14.18 in

Antique Edwardian Oak Weighing Scales

Located in London, GB

A charming and highly collectable antique Edwardian Oak Weighing Scales, made in England and dating from the 1900-1910 period.

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather, Oak

1970s Spanish "Miloga" Shop Food Weighing Scale
1970s Spanish "Miloga" Shop Food Weighing Scale

1970s Spanish "Miloga" Shop Food Weighing Scale

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H 23.63 in W 22.45 in D 11.03 in

1970s Spanish "Miloga" Shop Food Weighing Scale

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Spanish "Miloga" shop food weighing scale.

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Late 20th Century Spanish Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Set of Brass and Oak Avery Weighing Scales
Set of Brass and Oak Avery Weighing Scales

Set of Brass and Oak Avery Weighing Scales

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H 53 in W 19 in D 23.5 in

Set of Brass and Oak Avery Weighing Scales

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of brass and oak stand on Avery weighing scales with adjustable brass measuring stick, and an upholstered pressure plate.

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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

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...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950's Large Original Shop Weighing Scales - Berkel
1950's Large Original Shop Weighing Scales - Berkel

1950's Large Original Shop Weighing Scales - Berkel

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H 28.75 in W 11.42 in D 25.2 in

1950's Large Original Shop Weighing Scales - Berkel

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950's Large Original Shop Weighing Scales - Berkel. Very heavy industrial shop scales by the Dutch company Berkel.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian
Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian

Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine set of antique apothecary weighing scales. An English, brass, mahogany and walnut countertop balance for the tobacconist or chemist’s shop, dating to the early Victori...

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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1890s W & T Avery Gold Weighing Scales in Box
1890s W & T Avery Gold Weighing Scales in Box

1890s W & T Avery Gold Weighing Scales in Box

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H 1.5 in W 8.75 in D 4.13 in

1890s W & T Avery Gold Weighing Scales in Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1890s W & T Avery Gold Weighing Scales in Box, English. Set of gold weighing scales in original box by W & T Avery, Birmingham, England (label intact inside lid).

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Antique Late 17th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Set of Vintage Weighing Scales Made by Vandome & Hart Ltd
Set of Vintage Weighing Scales Made by Vandome & Hart Ltd

Set of Vintage Weighing Scales Made by Vandome & Hart Ltd

Located in Houston, TX

Fantastic set of vintage weighing scales made by Vandome & Hart Ltd. Dating from the either the 1920s or 1930s I believe the scales are made from brushed aluminum with steel frame an...

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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian 19th Century Brass Hanging Cheese Weighing Scale with Circular Tray
Italian 19th Century Brass Hanging Cheese Weighing Scale with Circular Tray

Italian 19th Century Brass Hanging Cheese Weighing Scale with Circular Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian brass hanging scale for weighing cheese from the 19th century with circular tray.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Thomas Weeks Satinwood Regency Period Personal Mechanical Weighing Scales
Thomas Weeks Satinwood Regency Period Personal Mechanical Weighing Scales

Thomas Weeks Satinwood Regency Period Personal Mechanical Weighing Scales

By Thomas Weeks

Located in London, by appointment only

A very rare set of late 18th century weighing scales with extending height measure, made in satinwood cross-banded throughout with kingwood and outlined in boxwood and ebony stringing.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Satinwood

20th Century Weighing Scales by Vandome & Hart Ltd, c.1950
20th Century Weighing Scales by Vandome & Hart Ltd, c.1950

20th Century Weighing Scales by Vandome & Hart Ltd, c.1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A set of mid-20th century scales, highly polished with original scoop and brass weights, by Vandome & Hart Ltd of London, this company was originally founded in 1660 and is the oldes...

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20th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Metal

20th Century Weighing Scales By Vandome & Hart Ltd, c.1950
20th Century Weighing Scales By Vandome & Hart Ltd, c.1950

20th Century Weighing Scales By Vandome & Hart Ltd, c.1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

These grocers scales consist of a cast iron base with a ridged brass column supporting a cast iron balancing arm from which a copper pan is suspended at either side.

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20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

19th Century Victorian Weighing Scales By J White & Son, c.1880
19th Century Victorian Weighing Scales By J White & Son, c.1880

19th Century Victorian Weighing Scales By J White & Son, c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian grocers scales consist of a cast iron base with a ridged brass column supporting a cast iron balancing arm from which white glazed stoneware plate is s...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

20th Century Edwardian Oak Human Weighing Scales, Short & Fanner, c.1900
20th Century Edwardian Oak Human Weighing Scales, Short & Fanner, c.1900

20th Century Edwardian Oak Human Weighing Scales, Short & Fanner, c.1900

By De Grave Short, Fanner & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century Edwardian oak standing human scales, with a height measuring stick, a rectangular standing platform and a fully adjustable brass scale that measures in sto...

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20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

New Old Stock Highly Decorative Soviet 1930s Weighing Platform Scales
New Old Stock Highly Decorative Soviet 1930s Weighing Platform Scales

New Old Stock Highly Decorative Soviet 1930s Weighing Platform Scales

Located in Hook, Hampshire

New old stock highly decorative soviet 1930s weighing platform scales 1930s vintage new old stock highly decorative soviet weighing platform scales.

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Vintage 1930s Russian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chatillion Hanging 100 Pound Scale with a Rustic Wire Basket
Vintage Chatillion Hanging 100 Pound Scale with a Rustic Wire Basket

Vintage Chatillion Hanging 100 Pound Scale with a Rustic Wire Basket

By Chatillion Scale Works

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage hanging scale along with a rustic square wire basket, the scale is made by Chatillion of NY, NY and weighs up to 100 pounds measured in 1/2 pound increments.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel, Mixed Metal

English Avery Toledo "Autoleveler" Gilt Bakers Confectionery Scale
English Avery Toledo "Autoleveler" Gilt Bakers Confectionery Scale

English Avery Toledo "Autoleveler" Gilt Bakers Confectionery Scale

By Toledo Scale Company

Located in Forney, TX

A fantastic antique Avery Toledo "The Autoleveler" confectioners bakery and sweet shop candy mercantile countertop weighing scale with nicely aged patina. Made by W & T Avery in Birm...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

19th C. Chatillion Hanging Brass Mercantile 30 Lb. Scale with Galvanized Tray
19th C. Chatillion Hanging Brass Mercantile 30 Lb. Scale with Galvanized Tray

19th C. Chatillion Hanging Brass Mercantile 30 Lb. Scale with Galvanized Tray

By Chatillion Scale Works

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The scale is made by Chatillion Scale Works of NY and weighs up to 30 pounds measured by ounces.

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Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales
Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales

Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales

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H 29 in W 25.5 in D 18.5 in

Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of 19th century Jockey scales. The black leather seat flanked by supports with brass weighing scales, raised on a moulded walnut frame and square section legs.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

A French 12 Light Iron Chandelier - SOLD
A French 12 Light Iron Chandelier - SOLD

A French 12 Light Iron Chandelier - SOLD

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H 22 in W 40 in D 14 in

A French 12 Light Iron Chandelier - SOLD

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French 12 light chandelier made from the balance arm of a weigh scale.

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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated
Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated

Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated

By Columbia Weighing Machine Company 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

It's a large floor model penny scale from circa 1920s. This scale was made by the Columbia Weighing Machine Co.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

18th Century Italian Scale for Weighing Wheat
18th Century Italian Scale for Weighing Wheat

18th Century Italian Scale for Weighing Wheat

Located in Round Top, TX

A terrific 18th century Italian scale in iron, copper and brass. The scale was used for weighing wheat and grains.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper, 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

New Old Stock Highly Decorative Soviet 1940s Weighing Platform Scales
New Old Stock Highly Decorative Soviet 1940s Weighing Platform Scales

New Old Stock Highly Decorative Soviet 1940s Weighing Platform Scales

Located in Hook, Hampshire

New old stock highly decorative soviet 1940s weighing platform scales New old stock vintage highly decorative soviet 1940s weighing platform scales.

Category

Vintage 1940s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale, Antique Weighing Device, Gothic Style
19th Century French Metal Scale, Antique Weighing Device, Gothic Style

19th Century French Metal Scale, Antique Weighing Device, Gothic Style

Located in High Point, NC

The dark patina on the iron tells a story of countless weigh-ins, highlighting the scale’s long service and the durability of its craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Monumental 19th C French Brass Butcher’s Scale w Bulls Head & Quad Weighing Pans
Monumental 19th C French Brass Butcher’s Scale w Bulls Head & Quad Weighing Pans

Monumental 19th C French Brass Butcher’s Scale w Bulls Head & Quad Weighing Pans

Located in New York, NY

Massive 19th Century French Brass Butcher’s Scale with Bull Head A striking and rare 19th century French butcher's balance scale, crafted entirely in polished brass.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Counter
Late 19th Century French Counter

Late 19th Century French Counter

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H 35.63 in W 66.93 in D 25.2 in

Late 19th Century French Counter

Located in Cirencester, GB

Once used for storing provisions and weighing scales now suited for cookware or pantry items.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Serving Tables

Materials

Pine

Paper Scale
Paper Scale

Paper Scale

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H 24 in W 17 in D 8 in

Paper Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Large paper scale for weighing rolls of paper samples.

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Early 20th Century British Furniture

Platform Scale
Platform Scale

Platform Scale

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H 27 in W 40 in D 18 in

Platform Scale

Located in Baltimore, MD

Platform scale for weighing dry goods in fine working order.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Oak

Old Scale, 20th Century
Old Scale, 20th Century

Old Scale, 20th Century

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H 65.75 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in

Old Scale, 20th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Nice scale which can weigh up to 150 kg. From the brand Molen from the Netherlands.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale
Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale

Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale

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H 23 in W 16.5 in D 8.5 in

Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale

By Thomas Cheshire

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Beautiful antique jewelers beam scale to weigh up to 1lb. All brass with it's original mahogany box.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

W. & T. Avery English Jockey Scale
W. & T. Avery English Jockey Scale

W. & T. Avery English Jockey Scale

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H 37.5 in W 35 in D 22.5 in

W. & T. Avery English Jockey Scale

Located in New Orleans, LA

Specializing in scales and weighing machines, the brothers quickly established themselves as leaders of British industry in their craft.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Oak

Jockey Scale by W & T Avery
Jockey Scale by W & T Avery

Jockey Scale by W & T Avery

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H 37 in W 32.88 in D 24.13 in

Jockey Scale by W & T Avery

By W & T Avery

Located in New Orleans, LA

Specializing in scales and weighing machines, the brothers quickly established themselves as leaders of British industry in their Craft.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Mid 20th Century English Chemical Balance Scale
Mid 20th Century English Chemical Balance Scale

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

Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery
Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery

Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery

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H 32 in W 24.5 in D 16.25 in

Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery

By W & T Avery

Located in New Orleans, LA

Specializing in scales and weighing machines, the brothers quickly established themselves as leaders of British industry in their craft.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century
Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century

Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Marble top bakery scale, France, late 19th century. A balance scale used to weigh baked goods in the Boulangeries (bakeries) of France.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Polished Iron Balance Scale Brass Trays and Gilt Accents
19th Century French Polished Iron Balance Scale Brass Trays and Gilt Accents

19th Century French Polished Iron Balance Scale Brass Trays and Gilt Accents

Located in Dallas, TX

Originally intended for commercial weighing, this antique scale now serves beautifully as a sculptural decorative object.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Urn
19th Century French Cast Iron Urn

19th Century French Cast Iron Urn

Located in Winter Park, FL

19th century French cast iron urn planter with nice old weathered grey patina. Large in scale, weighing 78 pounds. More photos available upon request.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

Angler's Combination Pocket Knife and Priest by Puma
Angler's Combination Pocket Knife and Priest by Puma

Angler's Combination Pocket Knife and Priest by Puma

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The puma scale-knife has a super sharp edged 3 ¾ inch stainless steel blade which has a descaler on the back, you can also use it to weigh your catch up to 12 lbs.

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Vintage 1960s German Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Antique Hochst Porcelain Höchster Porzellan Gruppe des Handels
Antique Hochst Porcelain Höchster Porzellan Gruppe des Handels

Antique Hochst Porcelain Höchster Porzellan Gruppe des Handels

By Höchst Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

A second figure holds portable scales for weighing (seen in image #2). The scales represent the mercantile focus on the ability to establish the precise, weight and value of materia...

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Antique 1770s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th century Antique bronze Thai Sukhothai Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra
19th century Antique bronze Thai Sukhothai Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

19th century Antique bronze Thai Sukhothai Buddha statue in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Traces of 24-karat gold gilding on the surface hint at its original opulence, likely commissioned for royal temples or monastic sanctuaries during a period of Buddhist revival. Wei...

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Weigh Scale
19th Century French Weigh Scale

19th Century French Weigh Scale

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H 31.5 in W 50 in D 21 in

19th Century French Weigh Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Rare wood and strap iron weigh scale from the commune of Lunville, Meurthe et Moselle, in the Lorraine region.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

American Doctors Office Weighing Scales
American Doctors Office Weighing Scales

American Doctors Office Weighing Scales

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H 60.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in

American Doctors Office Weighing Scales

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century standing weighing Doctor's office scale with painted cast iron and a platform base.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

19th Century Painted Cast Iron Weigh Scale
19th Century Painted Cast Iron Weigh Scale

19th Century Painted Cast Iron Weigh Scale

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H 5.75 in W 16 in D 5 in

19th Century Painted Cast Iron Weigh Scale

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very charming accent piece in original green paint and retaining both original brass weigh pans.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Primitives

Materials

Iron

Renfrew Grain Scale Coffee Table
Renfrew Grain Scale Coffee Table

Renfrew Grain Scale Coffee Table

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H 17.25 in W 54.5 in D 24 in

Renfrew Grain Scale Coffee Table

Located in Bradenton, FL

The handles and beveled edge tabletop are made of oak. The weighing scale measure is brass and the dolly, wheels and supports are cast iron as is the weighing tray.

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, 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

By the 19th and early 20th centuries, Salter had become a household name, known for producing kitchen scales, personal weighing machines, and trade balances.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.
A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.

A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

A scale weighs travel letters of gilt brass, S-shaped round plate of gilt brass.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop
1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop

1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop

By Detecto Scale Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The scale is made by Detecto of NY, NY and weighs up to 30 pounds measured in ounce increments.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Steel

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Weighing Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of weighing scales for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique weighing scales was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. Weighing scales have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Weighing scales bearing Georgian or Industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many weighing scales are appealing in their simplicity, but Columbia Weighing Machine Company and Thomas Weeks produced popular weighing scales that are worth a look.

How Much are Weighing Scales?

Prices for weighing scales can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, weighing scales begin at $227 and can go as high as $35,391, while the average can fetch as much as $1,114.