Balance or scale - Opaline glass - Decorative scale

Auction Title
Elegant antique decorative balance scale in gilded brass and carved crystal
Description
Magnificent decorative balance scale with great charm and elegance, crafted from a refined combination of gilded metal and finely worked crystal. This piece of furniture blends the classic design inspired by antiquity with the luminosity of precious materials.
The central column features a fluted crystal shaft with geometric and diamond-like decorations, enriched with details and fittings in gilded brass finished with floral and foliate motifs in Baroque style. The upper crossbar and the support handle show meticulous openwork with twists and decorative scrolls.
The two hanging dishes are in transparent crystal, characterized by a complex geometric pattern carved on the base that magnificently refracts the light. Each dish is supported by three gilded brass chains with worked edges, providing stability and an additional touch of value to the whole.
Dimensions:
Total height approximately 42 cm
Dish diameter approximately 17 cm
Conditions:
The item is in excellent preserved condition, with the gilding bright and the crystal intact, free of noticeable chips. Perfect as a high-prestige decorative piece for studies, living rooms, or collections of classy antiques and high-end mid-century modern pieces.
Shipping:
The lot will be packed with maximum care, using protective materials suitable to preserve the integrity of the crystal and the gilded parts during transport, and shipped with tracking.