Scale - Wood, Brass, Marble
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Vintage Roberval pharmacy or grocer’s scale, dated 1990–2000, made of wood with brass parts and a white veined marble top, produced in Italy; in good used condition with small signs of age and in working order, dimensions 35.5 cm wide, 19.5 cm deep and 19 cm high.
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This is an antique Roberval balance from a pharmacy or grocer, dating from the late 19th century to the first half of the 20th century.
Structure and Materials
Upper Surfaces: It features two large brass concave pans, supported by black metal supports.
Base Bearing: The upper shelf is made of veined white marble, resting on a sturdy dark solid wood frame.
Central Indicators: In the center is visible the classic needle 'indicator' protected by a glass and enclosed in a diamond-shaped brass frame.
Integrated Weighing Scale
Housing: The wooden base extends to the front with a double cutout designed to accommodate the weights.
Weight Series: Includes an almost complete set of brass knob weights.
Progression: The weights vary in size, starting from the largest on the left up to very small thousandths weights in the center.
This is an antique Roberval balance from a pharmacy or grocer, dating from the late 19th century to the first half of the 20th century.
Structure and Materials
Upper Surfaces: It features two large brass concave pans, supported by black metal supports.
Base Bearing: The upper shelf is made of veined white marble, resting on a sturdy dark solid wood frame.
Central Indicators: In the center is visible the classic needle 'indicator' protected by a glass and enclosed in a diamond-shaped brass frame.
Integrated Weighing Scale
Housing: The wooden base extends to the front with a double cutout designed to accommodate the weights.
Weight Series: Includes an almost complete set of brass knob weights.
Progression: The weights vary in size, starting from the largest on the left up to very small thousandths weights in the center.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Brass, Marble, Wood
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
19 cm
Width
35.5 cm
Depth
19.5 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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