Working tool - Ancient Balance

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Elena Napoleone
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Selected by Elena Napoleone

Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

Estimate  € 100 - € 150
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Antique desk balance dating from 1910–1920 with a wooden case and brass dishes, an iron lever mechanism, Italian origin, weighing about 15 kg, in used condition with probable small missing pieces.

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Description from the seller

This object is an antique desktop scale with brass pans and a decorated wooden case, probably a Beranger-style model.
Materials: wooden case and brass pans.
Mechanism: Iron lever system.
Features: geometric decorations or Greek motifs on the side bands of the case.
Use: A historical weighing instrument, today mainly used as a decorative or collectible item.
Perfectly functional with its original patina. The wood could be restored at will.

This object is an antique desktop scale with brass pans and a decorated wooden case, probably a Beranger-style model.
Materials: wooden case and brass pans.
Mechanism: Iron lever system.
Features: geometric decorations or Greek motifs on the side bands of the case.
Use: A historical weighing instrument, today mainly used as a decorative or collectible item.
Perfectly functional with its original patina. The wood could be restored at will.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
15 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
wood iron brass
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
27 cm
Width
74 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
Title additional information
Ancient Balance
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Objects sold
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