Trebuchet balance - Gilt brass, Walnut

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Anna Hue-Roques
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French trebuchet-type precision balance dating to 1850–1900, in gilded brass on a walnut base with a drawer, 40 cm wide, 45 cm high, 19.5 cm deep, weighing 4 kg, in good used condition with minor aging and including 2 bowls with stamps and 11 gradued weights (1x1 g, 2x2 g, 1x5 g, 2x10 g, 1x20 g, 1x50 g, 2x100 g, 1x200 g).

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Description from the seller

Old trebuchet-type balance from France, Paris, 1850-1900
Precison balance was used by jewelers, goldsmiths and money changers
Large model, equipped with a device that actuates the lifting
Balance mounted on a walnut wood base with a drawer for storing weights
2 pans with stamps and 11 small graduated weights with stamps
1×1 g / 2×2 g / 1×5 g / 2×10 g / 1×20 g / 1×50 g / 2×100 g / 1×200 g
Dimensions: width 40 cm, height 45 cm, depth 19.5 cm / Weight 4 kg
Note: very old balance, some signs of oxidation of the gilded brass
The photos are part of the description.

Old trebuchet-type balance from France, Paris, 1850-1900
Precison balance was used by jewelers, goldsmiths and money changers
Large model, equipped with a device that actuates the lifting
Balance mounted on a walnut wood base with a drawer for storing weights
2 pans with stamps and 11 small graduated weights with stamps
1×1 g / 2×2 g / 1×5 g / 2×10 g / 1×20 g / 1×50 g / 2×100 g / 1×200 g
Dimensions: width 40 cm, height 45 cm, depth 19.5 cm / Weight 4 kg
Note: very old balance, some signs of oxidation of the gilded brass
The photos are part of the description.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
4 kg
Brass type
Gilt brass
Wood type
Walnut
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
45 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
19.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
BelgiumVerified
785
Objects sold
100%
Private

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