Trebuchet balance - Bronze - Trebuchet style Ampire

Decorative precision balance in gilded bronze and marble – Empire / Neoclassical Style – Mid-20th Century
Elegant decorative precision balance made in gilded bronze or finely molded brass, resting on a white marble base.
This piece immediately captivates with its refinement, its symmetrical lines and its arms richly adorned with zoomorphic heads inspired by Antiquity and the Empire style.
The overall look evokes pharmacy, apothecary or laboratory balances of the 19th century, revisited here in a decorative version of high quality dating probably to the mid-20th century.
The two trays suspended by chains retain a very beautiful visual harmony.
The central column rests on an elegant four-foot base, richly ornamented.
The central decorative medallion further reinforces the object's prestigious and classical character.
Today this balance is a superb object of curiosity, decoration or collection, ideal in a classic interior, cabinet of curiosities, library, office or vintage chic decoration.
Specifications
Type: decorative balance / precision balance
Style: Empire – Neoclassical
Period: mid-20th century
Materials: gilded bronze / brass and white marble
Decoration: antique motifs and stylized heads
Two trays suspended by chains
Beautiful natural patina
Very decorative object
Approximate dimensions
Height: ± 38 cm
Overall width: ± 30 cm
Base: ± 12 x 12 cm
Condition
Very good overall condition for its age.
Presence of light signs of use and oxidation consistent with the passage of time and visible in the photos.
The marble is in good condition with no major cracks observed.
Beautiful aesthetic balance of the whole.
Highlights
Very striking decorative presence
Timeless Empire style
Elegant combination of gilded bronze and white marble
Detailed and careful finishes
Sought-after as a collector’s and decorative object