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Elegant vintage scale produced by the historic company Ing. G. Costa - Milano. The body is made of solid die-cast aluminum. The item has been repainted in a pastel green shade that echoes the original color palette of the 1950s, and today it presents itself in excellent cosmetic condition.
Ideal as a vintage decorative addition for kitchens, lofts, or shop windows.
Technical Details:
• Manufacturer: Ing. G. Costa - Milano.
• Model: T (Serial No. 1245).
• Date: References "Decr. Minist. 26-3-53" on the dial.
• Dimensions: 47.5 x 38 x 20 cm.
• Weight: about 6 kg.
Item Condition:
• Aesthetics: Very good, thanks to the recent repainting.
• Functionality: The item is currently non-functional and is sold as a decorative piece or for restoration.
• Technical notes: A broken screw inside the adjustment wheel located at the bottom left (visible in the main photo), which prevents proper mechanical operation.

Bilancia Vintage Ing. G. Costa - Milano - Alluminio Presso-fuso - Riverniciata
Descrizione (Italiano):
Elegante bilancia d'epoca prodotta dalla storica ditta Ing. G. Costa - Milano. Il corpo è realizzato in solido alluminio presso-fuso. L'oggetto è stato riverniciato in una tonalità verde pastello che richiama i colori originali degli anni '50, presentandosi oggi in ottime condizioni estetiche.
Ideale come complemento d'arredo vintage per cucine, loft o vetrine.
Dettagli Tecnici:
• Produttore: Ing. G. Costa - Milano.
• Modello: T (Matricola n. 1245).
• Datazione: Riporta il riferimento "Decr. Minist. 26-3-53" sul quadrante.
• Dimensioni: 47,5 x 38 x 20 cm.
• Peso: circa 6 kg.
Condizioni dell'oggetto:
• Estetica: Molto buone, grazie alla recente riverniciatura.
• Funzionalità: L'articolo è attualmente non funzionante e viene venduto come oggetto da esposizione o da restaurare.
• Note tecniche: Si segnala una vite rotta all'interno della rotella di regolazione situata in basso a sinistra (visibile nella foto principale), che impedisce il corretto funzionamento meccanico.
Description (English):
Elegant vintage scale by Ing. G. Costa - Milano. The body is made of solid die-cast aluminum. The item has been repainted in a pastel green shade that echoes the original 1950s color palette, and it is currently in very good aesthetic condition.
Perfect as a vintage decorative piece for kitchens, lofts, or shop displays.
Technical Details:
• Manufacturer: Ing. G. Costa - Milano.
• Model: T (Serial No. 1245).
• Historical Reference: Marked "Decr. Minist. 26-3-53" on the face.
• Dimensions: 47.5 x 38 x 20 cm.
• Weight: approx. 6 kg.
Condition:
• Aesthetics: Very good, due to the professional repainting.
• Functionality: The item is currently non-functional and is sold as a display piece or for restoration.
• Technical Notes: Please note a broken screw inside the adjustment knob at the bottom left (as seen in the main photo), which prevents proper mechanical operation.

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Ing. Costa - Milano - Scale - Aluminium

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Manufacturer: Ing. G. Costa - Milano; Designer: Ing. Costa; Condition: in used, discrete condition with probable small parts missing.

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Manufacturer: Ing. G. Costa - Milano; Designer: Ing. Costa; Condition: in used, discrete condition with probable small parts missing.

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