Berkel - Berkel - Balance or scale - Bakelite
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Berkel professional mechanical countertop scale from Belgium, made of Bakelite with a stainless steel weighing platform, circa 1940–1950, in good used condition with minor signs of age and in working order.
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Rare Berkel shop scale – industrial design – from approximately the 1950s to 1960s
Description
Impressive and authentic Berkel professional shop scale, an iconic piece from the post-war period when Berkel was synonymous with precision, reliability, and timeless industrial design.
This concerns a mechanical Berkel counter scale with analog windows, made of white enameled metal with a stainless steel weighing platform. The characteristic multiple viewing windows, the heavy chassis, and the robust construction indicate a professional model that was used in butcher shops, delicatessens, and grocery stores.
The scale division (graduation per 10 g, maximum weight 5 kg) and the construction are typical of Berkel models from the 1950s to early 1960s, a period during which Berkel transitioned to refined mechanical precision weighing systems for commercial use. The machine has been tested, but we cannot guarantee that every aspect or accuracy still functions. We see this object solely as a display/model/interior piece for delicatessen shops, vintage shops, boutiques, or eateries.
A real eye-catcher with a historical appearance, ideal as:
decorative object
industrial design piece
collectible object
retail or hospitality establishment
Topic of conversation for guests
Such original Berkel scales are becoming increasingly rare on the market, especially in this complete and recognizable version.
Specifications
Merk: Berkel
Type: Professional mechanical counter scale / shop scale
Period: ca. 1950–1960
Material: enamelled metal, stainless steel
Scale distribution: 10 grams
Maximum weight: 5 kg
Style: industrial, mid-century
Condition: used, with visible signs of wear appropriate for age and professional use (see photos).
Rarity & collectible value
Original Berkel weighing scales from this period are highly sought after by collectors of industrial design and vintage store furnishings. This object is a unique opportunity to acquire an authentic piece of European industrial history.
Delivery & terms for areas OUTSIDE the EU and all islands within the EU (very important – read carefully)
Due to size and weight: delivery is only possible within the European Union and solely to areas served by the shipping company DPD from Belgium. If you live on an island within the EU, delivery can still be arranged to a pickup point or an address of your family or friends residing on the mainland. Please inform us via private message of your chosen address after the auction.
Delivery to:
non-EU countries
islands
remote areas
Regions not served by DPD can only be serviced with an additional shipping surcharge payable to the seller's bank account after the auction. This surcharge will be calculated and is estimated to be between 30 and 120 euros. Without payment of this surcharge, delivery to these areas outside the EU and islands is not possible, and the purchase will be canceled.
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Rare Berkel shop scale – industrial design – from approximately the 1950s to 1960s
Description
Impressive and authentic Berkel professional shop scale, an iconic piece from the post-war period when Berkel was synonymous with precision, reliability, and timeless industrial design.
This concerns a mechanical Berkel counter scale with analog windows, made of white enameled metal with a stainless steel weighing platform. The characteristic multiple viewing windows, the heavy chassis, and the robust construction indicate a professional model that was used in butcher shops, delicatessens, and grocery stores.
The scale division (graduation per 10 g, maximum weight 5 kg) and the construction are typical of Berkel models from the 1950s to early 1960s, a period during which Berkel transitioned to refined mechanical precision weighing systems for commercial use. The machine has been tested, but we cannot guarantee that every aspect or accuracy still functions. We see this object solely as a display/model/interior piece for delicatessen shops, vintage shops, boutiques, or eateries.
A real eye-catcher with a historical appearance, ideal as:
decorative object
industrial design piece
collectible object
retail or hospitality establishment
Topic of conversation for guests
Such original Berkel scales are becoming increasingly rare on the market, especially in this complete and recognizable version.
Specifications
Merk: Berkel
Type: Professional mechanical counter scale / shop scale
Period: ca. 1950–1960
Material: enamelled metal, stainless steel
Scale distribution: 10 grams
Maximum weight: 5 kg
Style: industrial, mid-century
Condition: used, with visible signs of wear appropriate for age and professional use (see photos).
Rarity & collectible value
Original Berkel weighing scales from this period are highly sought after by collectors of industrial design and vintage store furnishings. This object is a unique opportunity to acquire an authentic piece of European industrial history.
Delivery & terms for areas OUTSIDE the EU and all islands within the EU (very important – read carefully)
Due to size and weight: delivery is only possible within the European Union and solely to areas served by the shipping company DPD from Belgium. If you live on an island within the EU, delivery can still be arranged to a pickup point or an address of your family or friends residing on the mainland. Please inform us via private message of your chosen address after the auction.
Delivery to:
non-EU countries
islands
remote areas
Regions not served by DPD can only be serviced with an additional shipping surcharge payable to the seller's bank account after the auction. This surcharge will be calculated and is estimated to be between 30 and 120 euros. Without payment of this surcharge, delivery to these areas outside the EU and islands is not possible, and the purchase will be canceled.
SEO keywords
Berkel scale, Berkel shop scale, Berkel counter scale, vintage Berkel scale, industrial scale, mid-century design, industrial decor, butcher's scale, retro shop interior, antique scale, Berkel industrial scale, collectible Berkel, vintage shop scale, European industrial heritage, decorative object for shop
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
15 kg
Country of Origin
Belgium
Manufacturer/ Brand
Berkel
Designer/Artist/Maker
Berkel
Material
Bakelite
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
60 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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