Balance or scale - Copper, Wood - Pharmacist's scale

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Description from the seller

Old pharmacist's balance with case and weights – brass and wood – late 19th / early 20th century

Description

Beautiful antique precision balance of the pharmacist or laboratory type, mounted on a wooden base with a storage drawer.

The balance features:

- a column and a beam in brass
- two suspended pans
- a built-in wooden case containing several weights and measurement accessories

This type of balance was used in pharmacies, scientific laboratories or jewelry shops to measure very small quantities with precision.

The whole is a beautiful antique scientific object, both decorative and historical.

Specifications

Type: pharmacist / laboratory balance
Era: late 19th – early 20th century
Materials: brass, wood, steel
Accessories: weights and measurement elements included

Condition

Good overall condition with wear patina appropriate to age.
Presence of several weights and accessories in the drawer.

Seller's Story

I am a seller of a wide range of antiques and collectibles dating from different eras, my items are certified by auctioneers to ensure the reliability of my items.
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Old pharmacist's balance with case and weights – brass and wood – late 19th / early 20th century

Description

Beautiful antique precision balance of the pharmacist or laboratory type, mounted on a wooden base with a storage drawer.

The balance features:

- a column and a beam in brass
- two suspended pans
- a built-in wooden case containing several weights and measurement accessories

This type of balance was used in pharmacies, scientific laboratories or jewelry shops to measure very small quantities with precision.

The whole is a beautiful antique scientific object, both decorative and historical.

Specifications

Type: pharmacist / laboratory balance
Era: late 19th – early 20th century
Materials: brass, wood, steel
Accessories: weights and measurement elements included

Condition

Good overall condition with wear patina appropriate to age.
Presence of several weights and accessories in the drawer.

Seller's Story

I am a seller of a wide range of antiques and collectibles dating from different eras, my items are certified by auctioneers to ensure the reliability of my items.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Pharmacist's scale
Country of Origin
France
Material
Copper, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In Working Order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
FranceVerified
558
Objects sold
99.12%
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