Balance or scale - Walnut

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Ger van Oers
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Owned an antiques and curio shop with a large international network.

Estimate  € 150 - € 220
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Description from the seller

Antique Walnut Scale – The Perfect Balance

History:
There is something fascinating about objects that have stood the test of time.
This antique scale, dating from the early 1900s, measures not only weight... it measures precision, elegance, and history.

Every detail tells a story of an era when everything was done with calm, care, and master craftsmanship. The patinaed wood, the gilded metal, the small weights: simple tools, yet capable of always finding the right balance.

Perfect as a decorative element or a collectible, it carries a timeless message: in life, as in things, balance is everything.

Antique Walnut Scale – The Perfect Balance

History:
There is something fascinating about objects that have stood the test of time.
This antique scale, dating from the early 1900s, measures not only weight... it measures precision, elegance, and history.

Every detail tells a story of an era when everything was done with calm, care, and master craftsmanship. The patinaed wood, the gilded metal, the small weights: simple tools, yet capable of always finding the right balance.

Perfect as a decorative element or a collectible, it carries a timeless message: in life, as in things, balance is everything.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
250 g
Wood type
Walnut
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In Working Order
Yes
Height
21 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
ItalyVerified
84
Objects sold
90%
Private

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