Kitchen scale - Bronze, Copper

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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 European brass and copper hanging scale, likely dating from the early 1900s.
The mechanism features a balance beam with a sliding counterweight and a chain-suspended bowl, typically designed for kitchen or mercantile use.
The copper bowl shows significant green patina, indicating oxidation over time, which is common for these vintage decorative pieces

The engraved text "M 1500 g" indicates the scale has a maximum weighing capacity of 1500 grams.

The stamped "crossed-arrows mark” directly underneath the weight capacity is an official factory maker's mark, commonly found on vintage weights, locks, and metalware produced in Central Europe (such as Germany or Austria) during the late 19th or early 20th century.
The stylized, cursive formatting of the "g" is a typical engraving font from the circa 1890–1920


antique European brass and copper hanging scale, likely dating from the early 1900s.
The mechanism features a balance beam with a sliding counterweight and a chain-suspended bowl, typically designed for kitchen or mercantile use.
The copper bowl shows significant green patina, indicating oxidation over time, which is common for these vintage decorative pieces

The engraved text "M 1500 g" indicates the scale has a maximum weighing capacity of 1500 grams.

The stamped "crossed-arrows mark” directly underneath the weight capacity is an official factory maker's mark, commonly found on vintage weights, locks, and metalware produced in Central Europe (such as Germany or Austria) during the late 19th or early 20th century.
The stylized, cursive formatting of the "g" is a typical engraving font from the circa 1890–1920

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Unknown
Material
Bronze, Copper
Colour
Bronze
Style
Antique
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
50 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
50 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
The NetherlandsVerified
Private

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