Balance or scale (2) - Metal
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Two antique metal weighing scales from the 20th century in good condition with slight signs of aging, one a fine mechanical precision scale likely by Mettler or Aetna and the other a delicately crafted balance scale with hand-painted blue-green floral motifs on a cream ground, both in working order.
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Two beautiful antique scales.
First scale: a very fine vintage mechanical precision balance scale, presumably produced by Mettler or Aetna, both well-known manufacturers of laboratory instruments from the mid-20th century. This type of torsion- or beam-scale was used in laboratories, industry and quality control, before the introduction of digital weighing technology.
The scale division is finely engraved and provided with clear numerical markings.
Second balance scale: finely worked with hand-painted floral motifs in blue-green tones on a cream background. The scale rests on a wooden base and shows an elegant asymmetry in the arms, a decorative object that combines craftsmanship and the symbolism of balance.
Carefully packaged for shipment.
Follow me on Instagram: @het_vintage_huis
Two beautiful antique scales.
First scale: a very fine vintage mechanical precision balance scale, presumably produced by Mettler or Aetna, both well-known manufacturers of laboratory instruments from the mid-20th century. This type of torsion- or beam-scale was used in laboratories, industry and quality control, before the introduction of digital weighing technology.
The scale division is finely engraved and provided with clear numerical markings.
Second balance scale: finely worked with hand-painted floral motifs in blue-green tones on a cream background. The scale rests on a wooden base and shows an elegant asymmetry in the arms, a decorative object that combines craftsmanship and the symbolism of balance.
Carefully packaged for shipment.
Follow me on Instagram: @het_vintage_huis
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
2
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Metal
Colour
Green
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
28 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
20th century
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