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Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
flower-laden vinescrolls are artfully interwoven in a regal allover pattern that balances the scale of
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Wool
18th Century Nevers French Revolution Tin-Glazed Faïence Dish, L
équité
By Nevers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Justice. Showing a scale balancing the symbols of the commoners with the symbols of the nobility. On the
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Indian Agra Rug
Located in New York, NY
ivory ground. The balance of large- and small-scale motifs in the field is successfully re-imagined in
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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Wool
$165,000
Antique Persian Tabriz Carpet
Located in New York, NY
regal allover pattern that balances the scale of the field perfectly. The grandiose style of the lush
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Balancing Scales
Rare Antique Cast Iron French Fireplace Plaques, Justice, Prudence and Courage
Located in Dallas, TX
. As shown below, we begin with Justice on left. The figure is seen holding a balance and scales. The
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17th Century French Classical Roman Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Bibliotheque with Bureau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, even in such a grand scale, strikes a balance of form and function for this bibliotheque to be the
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Capodimonte Gold Ceramic Statuette
Libra’
By Capodimonte
Located in Milano, IT
balance - two scales side by side. Secondly, the pomegranate has been used as a representation of
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19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Gold
40 Canted Stars on an Antique American Flag, South Dakota Statehood, 1889
Located in York County, PA
one-time buyers alike, due to the balance between manageable scale and visual impact for indoor
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1890s American Antique Balancing Scales
Maco Braga Balance Scale
By Maco Braga
Located in New York, NY
Solid Brass Maco Braga 19th Century Serpentine Balance Scale in excellent working condition with
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
$1,800
19th Century Brass Balance Scale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A handsome 19th century brass balance scale on a wooden stand and with a set of weights.
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1880s French Industrial Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
19th Century Jeweler
s Balance Scale
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Jeweler's balance scale in original bevelled glass case was considered a precision
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1890s European Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Glass
Antique Cast Iron Metal Balance Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This metal balance scale was made in France, circa 1900, and brings an industrial accent to your
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Steel, Iron
Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass apothecary style balance scale. This is marked J.A.L Portugal in numerous places. The scale
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Solid Brass and Marble Italian Balance Scale
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassical solid brass and marble Italian balance scale is a very decorative example of the breed
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Marble, Brass
Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb set of Brass Sweetie Balance Scales by Avery
This attractive Brass balance scale on a
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19th Century English Industrial Antique Balancing Scales
19th Century Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A cast iron balance scale with two original weights, side gauge and attached weight. The
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Iron
P. Quindici 19th Century Chilog Balance Scale Brass and Marble
By P. Quindici
Located in Philadelphia, PA
P. Quindici 19th century Chilog Balance scale brass and marble. Item featurtes marble base, ornate
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Balance, Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
French 19th century tabletop scale "balance" in iron. A terrific accent piece for any kitchen
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19th Century French Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mahogany Apothecary Balance Scale by Christian Becker, New York
By Christian Becker Inc.
Located in Savannah, GA
Double balance scale featuring a mahogany wood case, black glass platform, lift front glass side
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1910s American Other Antique Balancing Scales
Brass and Marble Culinary Balance Scale with Nickel Silver Weigh Pans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elaborate marble, glass, and brass Culinary balance scale, the weigh pans of nickel silver sitting
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19th Century Argentine Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Marble, Brass, Nickel
Antique San Francisco Brass and Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A cast iron balance scale with original label, brass accents and "Scoop On"/"Scoop Off
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Late 19th Century English Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand with Weights
Located in Pomona, CA
Beautiful Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale stand with a set of 30 pieces scale weights
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Massive Portugese Brass Balance Scale With Bull
s Head
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive large brass balance beam scale with wonderful decorative bull's head on top and the
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19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair of Vintage English Salters Balance Scales
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of antique scales in very good all original condition. Class II, improved family scales, to
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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Brass Scientific Pharmacy Apothecary Pan Balance Scale 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique set of scales featuring a rectangular wood base, brass hardware and pans.
Dimensions
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Early 20th Century Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Metal, Brass
Victorian Bankers Brass Balance Scale by W
T Avery
By W
T Avery
Located in Montreal, QC
entirely of brass including pans and chains. The balance is twice signed W&T Avery ltd, Birmingham
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Industrial Apothecary Torsion Balance
By Torsion Balance Company
Located in San Jose, CA
Industrial apothecary pharmaceutical torsion balance scale from the early 1900s. Balance is encased
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Metal
Antique Doctors Standing Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
An authentic classical scale from 1900 meant for doctors. Know as balance scale which was
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19th Century European Industrial Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
balance scale, Antique Postal Brass Tin Bilateral Scale. Nice item for your writing desk or just as a
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1920s German Victorian Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Metal
Antique Doctors Standing Scale with Sliding Weights
Located in Peekskill, NY
number of movies. This is known as a balance scale that was often found in early 20th Century doctors
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Early 20th Century Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Iron
Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron Brass, Wood and Marble
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
exquisite French balance scale from the 19th century is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship and design
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 18th Century Sculpted Marble Wall Relief as a Reminder of a Virtuous Life
Located in Baambrugge, NL
This beautifully carved oval wall relief depicts a bible, an oil lamp and a balance scale.
This
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Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Marble
A Set of Antique English Brass and Steel Balance Beam Scales, Made by National
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Set of Antique English Brass and Steel Balance Beam Scales, Made by National, 19th/20 century
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Early 20th Century English Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass, Steel
Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights
Located in Round Top, TX
used with different scales - balances - whether for apothecary, jewelers, confectionery, grocers. A
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19th Century French Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights
Located in Round Top, TX
used with different scales - balances - whether for apothecary, jewelers, confectionery, grocers. A
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Late 19th Century French Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights
Located in Round Top, TX
used with different scales - balances - whether for apothecary, jewelers, confectionery, grocers. A
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19th Century French Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze and Brass Apothecary Scale with Dolphin and Serpent Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
made in Portugal in the early 1900s.
This style of scale is called a “pivot balance” because the
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century Georgian Oak Side Table / Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
/ undisturbed surface brought up by wax. Very good small-scale and balance.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Estate Van Cleef
Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Intaglio Libra Signet Ring
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18K gold Libra Zodiac signet ring depicting artistic Scales of
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Early 20th Century French Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George III Flame Mahogany Sideboard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
scale with balance and proportion. A middle drawer (silverware ) and the right and left hand drawer for
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1850s English George III Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
18th / 19th Century French Neoclassical
Justice
Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
personification of justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III
Justice
Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat and later Isis, of
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Iron
Georgian Honduran Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard, Server, circa 1790
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hepplewhite legs terminating on spade feet. Good medium scale with balance and proportion.
A cabinet door on
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Huge 17th century Italian old master painting - Justitia - Lady Justice
Located in Aartselaar, BE
her attributes are her scales, sword and often also a blindfold. On the scales, she balances the act
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Finely Woven Oversized Antique Kerman Carpet. Size: 17 ft 3 in x 27 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
of balance. The large size and scale of the oversized Oriental antique Persian Kerman rug are
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Wool
BRASS BALANCE SCALE
Located in Sheffield, MA
Brass 1 pound weight scale on beveled cherry wood base. Stamped "White & Son". Balance scale with
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19th Century Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
BRASS BALANCE SCALE
Located in St.amford, CT
Large brass and iron balance scale by Avery, Biringham, England. Top and base of scale are wrought
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Early 20th Century English Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,600
Massive French Iron Balance Scale, Circa 1860
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Massive French iron balance scale, circa 1860.
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19th Century French Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Brass and Walnut Balance Scale, Circa 1880
Located in Hinsdale, IL
English brass and walnut balance scale, circa 1880, marked "H. Pooley & Son Ltd / Makers
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
19th Century Polished Bronze and Brass Balance Scale
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and Brass Balance Scale. A Detailed Bronze Bull's Head Supports A Brass Balance Rod Ending
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Balancing Scales
Victorian brass balance scale made by Hunt
Co, England
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Victorian brass balance scale made by Hunt & Co, England. Dimensions: 32.5"H x 25"W.
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Imposing English Balance Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nicely polished and beautifully scaled. Bearing the inscription : W.T.Avery, LTD,
by appointment
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Early 20th Century English Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass, Iron
Victorian, 19th Century, Weight, Spring Balance Scale, Iron, Brass
Located in South Cotswolds, GB
Beautiful original Victorian spring balance scale in perfect condition!
Very decorative piece for
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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Iron
Antique Equal Arm Balance Scales
By Perry
Warmington LTD
Located in New York, NY
Turn of the century set of handmade scales hailing from the Buffalo, NY District Attorney's office
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Early 20th Century English Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Metal
Italian 1820s Polished Brass Balance Scale with Solomonic Column
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian large size polished brass balance scale from the early 19th century. This Italian brass
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
A large and highly decorative pair of 19th century brass apothecary balance scales with 19th
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Late 19th Century French Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Brass Balance Scales
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century French brass merchants scale with set of five brass weights. Balance beam is
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Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Balancing Scales
Materials
Marble, Brass
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Antique Balancing Scales For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique balancing scales is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique balancing scales — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. Antique balancing scales have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique balancing scales bearing Industrial or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique balancing scales are appealing in their simplicity, but W
T Avery, Henry Troemner and Maco Braga produced popular antique balancing scales that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Balancing Scales?
Antique balancing scales can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,275, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
Questions About Antique Balancing Scales
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balance scale is used to measure weight. The item you want to weigh is placed on one side of the scale, then the scale is balanced using labeled weights on the other side. Once the scale balances, the weight of the labeled weights tells you the weight of the item. Shop for a range of balance scales from sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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