Balzi Rolando - Scale - Micron - Steel
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This 1950s–1960s Balzi Rolando Micron R-B dial counter scale is made of steel and is in good used condition with small signs of age.
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Description from the seller
Splendid Micron dial-face bench scale, produced by the historic Balzi Rolando company - S. Stefano (Varese).
Model R-B with the distinctive brass logo with crown on the neck, fully chrome-plated, typical of Italian grocieries, delicatessens and dairies in the 1950s/60s.
Technical features readable on the dial:
• Capacity: 2 kg
• Divisions: 2 g
• Fine scale: GRAMS 800
• Original inscription: "STRUMENTO NON SOGGETTO ALL'OBBLIGO DI PESATA MINIMA"
• Certification: L.M. 3.2.1956 no. 205641/16
• Brand: Micron - No. 2781
The dial is double-reading, with a clearly visible hand and glass in good condition. Original round stainless steel plate.
An object with great aesthetic impact, perfect as an industrial / vintage decorative element for kitchen, shop, bar, loft, or for a collection of antique measuring instruments.
Conditions:
Good vintage condition, consistent with age. Chrome plating present with normal signs of use, micro-scratches and small opacities visible in photos. Plate shows signs of use and small punch marks of original metric stamping at the center (as in the photo). Mechanism apparently free, side zeroing knob present. Not tested with sample weights - sold as a collectible / decorative object. See photos as an integral part of the description.
Splendid Micron dial-face bench scale, produced by the historic Balzi Rolando company - S. Stefano (Varese).
Model R-B with the distinctive brass logo with crown on the neck, fully chrome-plated, typical of Italian grocieries, delicatessens and dairies in the 1950s/60s.
Technical features readable on the dial:
• Capacity: 2 kg
• Divisions: 2 g
• Fine scale: GRAMS 800
• Original inscription: "STRUMENTO NON SOGGETTO ALL'OBBLIGO DI PESATA MINIMA"
• Certification: L.M. 3.2.1956 no. 205641/16
• Brand: Micron - No. 2781
The dial is double-reading, with a clearly visible hand and glass in good condition. Original round stainless steel plate.
An object with great aesthetic impact, perfect as an industrial / vintage decorative element for kitchen, shop, bar, loft, or for a collection of antique measuring instruments.
Conditions:
Good vintage condition, consistent with age. Chrome plating present with normal signs of use, micro-scratches and small opacities visible in photos. Plate shows signs of use and small punch marks of original metric stamping at the center (as in the photo). Mechanism apparently free, side zeroing knob present. Not tested with sample weights - sold as a collectible / decorative object. See photos as an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
6 kg
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Balzi Rolando
Model
Micron
Material
Steel
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
45 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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