Scale - Iron

Lotto Premium: Monumental Historical Cast Iron Balance Scale "M. MEF" (1939 - Kingdom of Italy) (ITA/ENG): Rarissima e Imponente Bilancia da Banco 10 Kg "M. MEF" – Anno 1939 (Regno d'Italia) – Completamente Funzionante / Massive Antique 10 Kg Cast Iron Shop Scale "M. MEF" – Year 1939 (Kingdom of Italy) – Fully Working
DETAILED DESCRIPTION (ITALIANO):
An authentic masterpiece of Italian industrial archaeology, an extraordinary witness to metrology from the first half of the 20th century. This monumental bench-scale with a maximum capacity of 10 kg immediately stands out for its massive heavy cast-iron structure and wrought iron, characterized by an imposing weight that attests to the indisputable robustness and the manufacturing quality of era pieces. The piece adopts the famous mechanical Béranger-type oscillating beam system, with knives and suspension arms elegantly enclosed and protected inside the base. THE DETAILS THAT MAKE IT RARE:
The Historical Certification (1939): On the internal iron mechanical arm is stamped the unmistakable identification card of the piece: 10 Kg M. MEF 1939 No. 2813. This official factory stamping certifies that the object is exactly 87 years old, placing its production in the heart of the Kingdom of Italy period.
The Factory Crest: The cast-iron base features centrally a sumptuous relief medallion, dominated by an eagle with outstretched wings (iconography typical of the Fascist era), which surmounts the extremely rare factory mark "M. MEF" produced in the central-southern region, a detail that clearly differentiates it from the more common scales of the Northern metrological district.
The Central Miri (Anatids): The balance indicators are finely modelled in the shape of two mirror-image ducks. The perfect weighing axis is indicated by the suggestive brushing of their bills at the center of the structure.
The Original Dishes: The scale is completed by its two upper concave dishes in solid original brass, which display a magnificent and intact patina of time (with fascinating traces of verdigris and natural oxidation).
CONDITION: The scale is in an outstanding original state of preservation ("attic condition"). It is structurally perfect, with no cracks or welds in the iron, and fully functional with a smooth and precise movement of the arms. An exceptional piece, heavy, authentic and rich in history, ideal for elite collectors or as a high-level element for visual merchandising and exclusive interior design.
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