Scale - Wrought iron, blue stone
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Antique balance scale with brass bowls on an iron beam and a wooden base with a metal top plate, made in Belgium, with estimated periods 1980–1990 and 1990–2000, constructed from brass, wood, iron and blue-stone marble, measuring about 63 cm wide, 40 cm high and 30 cm deep, weighing around 16 kg, in good used condition and in working order.
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Antique balance scale with brass bowls and wooden base – early 20th century
Description:
A charming antique balance scale featuring two brass weighing pans mounted on an iron beam, set on a wooden base with a metal top plate. This type of scale was traditionally used in shops and markets for weighing goods.
The piece displays a beautiful combination of materials: warm-toned brass bowls, a cast iron mechanism, and a solid wooden base with decorative details and a small drawer. The central column shows elegant craftsmanship typical of the late 19th to early 20th century.
The scale remains a highly decorative object and a fine example of early weighing instruments, ideal for collectors or as a vintage interior piece.
Condition:
In used condition with visible signs of age and wear such as oxidation, scratches, and patina on the metal parts. The wood shows minor cracks and wear consistent with age. The scale has not been tested for accuracy and is sold as a decorative/collectible item.
Dimensions & weight (approx.):
* Length: ± 60–70 cm
* Bowl diameter: ± 30–35 cm
* Height: ± 40–45 cm
* Weight: approx. 16 kg
Material:
Wood, brass, and iron
Period:
Early 20th century
Special features:
A characterful and authentic antique scale with strong decorative appeal, perfect for collectors of industrial antiques or vintage shop equipment.
Antique balance scale with brass bowls and wooden base – early 20th century
Description:
A charming antique balance scale featuring two brass weighing pans mounted on an iron beam, set on a wooden base with a metal top plate. This type of scale was traditionally used in shops and markets for weighing goods.
The piece displays a beautiful combination of materials: warm-toned brass bowls, a cast iron mechanism, and a solid wooden base with decorative details and a small drawer. The central column shows elegant craftsmanship typical of the late 19th to early 20th century.
The scale remains a highly decorative object and a fine example of early weighing instruments, ideal for collectors or as a vintage interior piece.
Condition:
In used condition with visible signs of age and wear such as oxidation, scratches, and patina on the metal parts. The wood shows minor cracks and wear consistent with age. The scale has not been tested for accuracy and is sold as a decorative/collectible item.
Dimensions & weight (approx.):
* Length: ± 60–70 cm
* Bowl diameter: ± 30–35 cm
* Height: ± 40–45 cm
* Weight: approx. 16 kg
Material:
Wood, brass, and iron
Period:
Early 20th century
Special features:
A characterful and authentic antique scale with strong decorative appeal, perfect for collectors of industrial antiques or vintage shop equipment.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
16 kg
Iron type
Wrought iron
Marble type
blue stone
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Belgium
Material
Brass, Iron, Marble, Wood
Colour
Brown, Gold, Grey
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
40 cm
Width
63 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990, 1990-2000
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