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English Brass Bankers Balance Scale from the 19th Century with Circular Pans
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass bankers balance scale from the 19th century. Born in England during the 19th
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19th Century English Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Scale with weights. Iron. Widow of José Menaya, Valencia (Spain), 19th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Scale with weights. Iron. Widow of José Menaya, Valencia (Spain), around the second half of the
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Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Other, Iron

Antique Bayliss Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance
By Bayliss Coulthard
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm.
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of W T Avery 10 LB Bankers Balance Scales and Weights
By W T Avery
Located in London, by appointment only
Magnificent set of very large bankers 10lb balance scales together with a contemporary set of
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Late 19th Century British Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Brass Fabric Scale on Wooden Base Signed Robert A Vienne
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass fabric scale from the 19th century with wooden base, signed Robert A Vienne. Created
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th century John Chatillon Sons Painted Red Cast Iron and Brass Scale
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming cast iron John Chatillon & Sons scale with original red paint and a large brass tray
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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

French 19th Century Brass Fabric Scale on Wooden Base by the Maison Piat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass fabric scale from the 19th century with wooden base, from the Maison Piat. Created
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher s Scales
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of late nineteenth century French iron and bronze butcher's scales is double faced and
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Large Early 20th Century King Edward vii W T Avery Beam Scale
By W T Avery
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large antique wrought iron and brass beam weight balance scale by W and T Avery Ltd. of Soho
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Early 20th Century English Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Large French 19th Century Brass and Steel Scale with Weighing Pans and Column
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass and steel scale from the 19th century with central column and two weighing pans
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19th Century Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique postal scale is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to
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Late 19th Century Canadian Late Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Antique 19th C Reuben Sutcliffe English Nickel Plated Hanging Balance Scale
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental 19th century English general store balance by Reuben Sutcliffe of Manchester. Made from Iron with a rich nickel plated finish. The company traded on Thomas Street, Manches...
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate
By Young Son Marlow
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No chips or cracks to the Stoneware tray. Heavy item about 60 lbs. Seems to be working, but you will need counterweights to use it, that will go on the metal tray. Ironstone stone...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old
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Early 20th Century English Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old
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Early 20th Century English Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Scale Model Of A Gas Meter, Crystal Palace Expo, c.1851
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th Century Victorian very rare cast iron scale model of the original meter used to
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

River Systems Map of the World by A.K. Johnston – Educational Print 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
visually communicates scientific data on a global scale. This hand-colored copperplate engraving displays
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Paper

Brass Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass Scale
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Victorian scales
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Victorian grocery scales for weighing food. Sold separately, priced from $ 600 - $1250 each.
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19th Century English Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Italian Hanging Scale
Located in DeSoto, KS
Italian iron hanging scale.
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Early 20th Century Antique Scientific Scales

Maco Braga Scale
By Maco Braga
Located in Morristown, NJ
Maco Braga brass balance beam scale with reeded column standard with sea serpent termination
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Large Becker s Sons Scale
Located in New York, NY
Dutch, circa 1880's precision balance scale made by Becker's Sons of Rotterdam, Nettherlands. This
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19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Large Becker s Sons Scale
By Becker s Sons of Rotterdam
Located in New York, NY
Dutch, circa 1880's precision balance scale made by Becker's Sons of Rotterdam, Netherlands
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19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Scale
By W T Avery
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A 19th century English W&T Avery Class B scale with graduated weights from 1 pound to 1 ounce
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19th Century Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century Monumental Library Scale
Located in Pasadena, CA
Two detachable scales and crossbar. S-curve hooks. Cast brass. Materials brass Dimensions
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19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century Belgian Chocolate Scale
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 19th century scale has marble plates to weigh chocolates. Made of cast iron with the original
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Scientific Scales

Vintage Doctor’s Beam Scale – 1930-1940
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Exceptional Medical Balance Scale – A Collector’s Piece A stunning vintage doctor’s beam scale
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1920s French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

Rare Cast Iron Scale, circa 1900
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare model of antique cast iron scale, made around 1900. Decor lions. Can weigh up to 100 kg with
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

O.D. Jennings Co Lollipop Penny Scale
Located in Aurora, OR
on to found an amusement company that made everything from scales to vending machines. This scale
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Early 20th Century Other Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Enamel

Late 19th Century English Southampton Scales Set
Located in Salisbury, GB
Late 19th century English Southampton scales set.
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19th Century Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Wood

19th Century Brass and Iron Beam Scale
By Perry Warmington LTD
Located in Miami, FL
Brass and iron beam scale. Marked: 10 lb Class B and Berry & Warmington Limited, Liverpool
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Berlin Iron, Brass

Cast Iron Body Scale Gloria, circa 1919
Located in Lugano, Ticino
This beautiful scale dates back to circa 1900-1920. by Gloria brand. It's made in cast iron with an
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1910s European Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

Set of Balance Scales with Original Weights
Located in Woodbury, CT
Marble top and base, bronze legs, glass sides, and brass weight pans. The workings visible thru the glass. The back and one glass on the side are missing, there is an engraved plaque...
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Early 20th Century Argentine Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Two-Plate Scale, Wood and Brass, Early 1900s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Antique two-plate scale, wood and brass, early 1900s. Please note that all of our items are
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Early 20th Century Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique Henry Troemner Assay Miners Bullion Scale Balance, circa 1890
By Henry Troemner
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Antique Henry Troemner miners bullion scale Cast iron and bronce Made in Philadelphia, circa
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Late 19th Century American Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Riveted Polished Iron Commerce Large Scale by J.Bruyninckx Fils Bruxelles
Located in Roubaix, FR
Large riveted polished iron industrial commerce scale by J.bruyninckx & Fils (Bruxelles Belgium
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1920s Belgian Industrial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

Good and Unusual Set of French Brass and Ebonized Wood Fabric Scales
By Stutz and Co.
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed and stylish set of French brass and ebonized fabric scales. These would have
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1890s French Antique Scientific Scales

19th Century Gold/Apothecary Desktop Scale in Cherry and Brass by Henry Troemner
By Henry Troemner
Located in South Newfane, VT
Vintage precision gold / apothecary scale in a cherrywood and glass case, created by Henry Troemner
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Late 19th Century American Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Sack Weighing Scales Produced by W&T Avery Ltd
Located in Manchester, GB
An early 20th century cast iron sack weighing scales produced by W&T Avery Ltd. First patented in
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Early 20th Century English Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

Early Scientific Scale, Very Sculptural Form
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural scientific scale, produced by the E.J Cady Company of Chicago, circa 1920s. It has a
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1920s American Industrial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Avery Toledo "Autoleveler" Gilt Bakers Confectionery Scale
By Toledo Scale Company
Located in Forney, TX
mercantile countertop weighing scale with nicely aged patina. Made by W & T Avery in Birmingham, England in
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

1910 Old Precision Pharmaceutical Scientific Laboratory Scale Baird Tatlock
Located in Milan, IT
Precision pharmaceutical laboratory scale signed Baird & Tatlock BTL London England from 1910 for
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1910s British Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chatillion Hanging 100 Pound Scale with a Rustic Wire Basket
By Chatillion Scale Works
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hanging scale along with a rustic square wire basket, the scale is made by Chatillion of
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Enamel, Mixed Metal

19th C. Chatillion Hanging Brass Mercantile 30 Lb. Scale with Galvanized Tray
By Chatillion Scale Works
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hanging mercantile circular spring scale with a rustic galvanized steel tray, circa early to mid
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19th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Shop Scale By Dayton
By The Dayton Ohio Scale Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large white enameled scale made by The Dayton Scale Co.from Ohio, USA. Extremely heavy and
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Scales

Fairbanks Scale Co American Doctors Scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
Fairbanks doctors scale in black with brass adjustable measuring stick, and cast iron pressure
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Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

Balance Scale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American balance scale.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass and Walnut Postal Scale
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19th Century British Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Postal Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass and Walnut Postal Scale
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19th Century British Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Weighting Scales
Located in London, GB
An ”Albion” weighting machine by Salter & Co, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

Victorian Banker s Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Victorian brass beamed boxed end bankers scale with ornate iron pillar. The scale comes with a
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19th Century British Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Apothecary s Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautifully restored French apothecary’s scale with barrel weights.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron, Brass

Brass Butcher Scale
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Brass Butcher Scale: Measures:  24" x 36" x 61"
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19th Century Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Candy Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Ornate Edwardian sweet (candy) scale with imperial weights by W. & T. Avery, Birmingham, UK
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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Victorian Greengrocer s Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Large greengrocer's scale with heavy brass scoop and brass knife edge caps and imperial weights.
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19th Century British Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Butcher s Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Very unusual and rare large iron butcher's scale with its original china plate and brass bell
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Dairy Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
1902 English iron dairy scale with an original china plate that has a beautiful maroon transfer. It
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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

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Antique Scientific Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique scientific scales is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and iron, all antique scientific scales available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique scientific scales available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique scientific scales to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Victorian and Georgian antique scientific scales are of considerable interest. W T Avery, Henry Troemner and Chatillion Scale Works each produced beautiful antique scientific scales that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You

Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.

The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.

With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.

If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?

Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.

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