Massive Portugese Brass Balance Scale With Bull's Head
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Massive Portugese Brass Balance Scale With Bull's Head
Price:$2,000
$3,750List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 64 in (162.56 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
- Style:Baroque (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Smallest weight missing. One brass nut missing on one large scale pan, replaced with steel nut.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU80305515343
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