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Antique Equal Arm Balance Scales
By Perry Warmington LTD
Located in New York, NY
the goods to be weighed, the other for the weights. Scales retain the original set of standard weights
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Early 20th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Metal

English scale with weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
Complete with weights , this wonderful English scale dates around 1890. It is in excellent
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Metal

English Scale With Weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
This English scale with a porcelain tray that says Joseph and Jesse Siddons Ltd. dates to 1920. the
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Early 20th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Metal

English Scale and Weights
Located in Southampton, NY
measuring plates and set of weights.
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Vintage Two Pan Scale and Weights
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa early 20th century vintage scale which comes with some weights. The scale is in functional
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Metal

English postal scale with original weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
This postal scale, came from the south of England is is complete with original weights. it is
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Metal

Large Antique English Scales and Weights
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very smart-looking tall measuring scales. Lovely on the sideboard or desk. We will send a nice
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique Fairbanks Platform Scale with Weights
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique cast iron platform scale by Fairbanks, c. 1920. Newly reconditioned and lightly clear
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1920s American Industrial Antique Weight Scales

English Grocery Scale with Complete Set of Weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is a most unusual grocers Scale and part of a collection of scales at Painted Porch. The first
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Early 20th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Metal

Antique Tobacco Scales with Brass Pans, Weights, England
Located in Port Chester, NY
out the exact amount. Great brass pans, antique brass weights, and a very attractive iron scale
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Iron, Brass

Avery Co Scale with Complete Set of Brass Weights
Located in Water Mill, NY
Avery & Co country scale in original green paint with full set of 8 brass weights, 19th century
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19th Century American Antique Weight Scales

English Grocery Store Scale with complete set of weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
We always have a collection of scales at Painted Porch. this is one of about 5 scales on the floor
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19th Century British Antique Weight Scales

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 Weight Scales

Materials

Iron

Bathroom Medical Weight Steel Scale, Working, Early 20th Century
Located in Madison, WI
Adjust the weights to get one's correct weight. Wonderful sculptural presence.
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Antique Weight Scales

Antique Desk Set, Scottish Victorian Inkstand, Postal Scale, and Weights, B1430C
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique desk set, Scottish Victorian inkstand, postal scale, and weights, very rare, B1430C
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1870s Scottish Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Oak

French Scales
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a really nice complete set of scales with 4 weights. they still function perfectly. There
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19th Century French Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Wrought Iron

IRON SCALE
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, LATE 19TH CENTURY, PAINTED IRON SCALE WITH WEIGHTS DATING CIRCA 1880
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Fairbanks Scale
Located in Spokane, WA
Just a beautiful piece of history. Brass and steel, mechanical scale with weights. Great
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Early 20th Century American Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Steel, Brass

Money Weight patented in 1898
Located in Dallas, TX
The Money Weight made by The Computing Scale Co. - Dayton, Ohio built and marketed the first
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19th Century American Antique Weight Scales

Brass and Iron Scale
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Brass and Iron Scale with weights
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Iron and Brass Scale
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Iron and Brass Scale with Weights
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Early 20th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Iron, Brass

French Wine Barrel Scale
By A. Marlin
Located in San Francisco, CA
with the original transport box for holding the scale, weights and parts. Scale breaks down for easy
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19th Century French Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Iron, Brass

Large Scale Iron Andirons
Located in Hudson, NY
their weight and scale beautifully.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Iron

A French Scale In Bronze
Located in Hudson, NY
A FRENCH SET OF SCALES, WITH ORIGINAL WEIGHTS. IN BRONZE
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Early 20th Century French Antique Weight Scales

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Bronze

"August Sauter" German Vintage Pharmacy Scale
Located in Coral Gables, FL
"August Sauter" German Vintage Pharmacy Scale. Pinewood base with two drawers, bronze scale, many
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Early 20th Century German Antique Weight Scales

Set of Antique Cast Iron Chinese Weight Measures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of solid cast iron Chinese scale weights, each showing great patina. These tactile
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Iron

Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
century brass apothecary weights, possibly French. The scales have an arrow to the top which points to
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Late 19th Century French Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Brass

English Rosewood and Brass Apothecary/Medicine Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
glass bottles with stoppers above a leather lined drawer with tray containing a scale and weights and
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Ceramic Planter Jardinière by Solimene, Vietri
Located in Houston, TX
for its great scale and weight.
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1890s Italian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze Race Car Sculpture by Bedrich Stefan, circa 1924
By Bedrich Stefan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
wheels, as it navigates the race. The scale and weight are quite impressive. The condition is excellent
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Early 20th Century Czech Antique Weight Scales

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Bronze

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
containing weights and scales. The sides of the folded down compartment features three drawers with tools and
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Long 14K Gold Fancy Link Chain Necklace, Substantial Coil Links
Located in Danvers, MA
worn layered with other chains/necklaces. On my scale, the finished weight is a nice 25.82 grams. The
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Apothecary Medicine Box G. Marhsall Co, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
drawer houses a glass mortar & Pestle, a measuring cylinder, scales, several brass weights and small two
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19th Century British Regency Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Mahogany

Rosewood Apothecary Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
contains several compartments with scales and weights and six more glass bottles. The drawer has two
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Weight Scales

Edwardian Emerald Diamond Red Gold Earrings
Located in Toronto, Ontario
) Round totalling .20 carat. Weight by scale: 7.40 grams for the pair. Edwardian era, circa 1905-1910
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Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Weight Scales

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Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Louis XVI period beechwood trumeau from France c. 1785
Located in Houston, TX
are original as evidenced by its weight and scale. A lovely artifact from eighteenth century France
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Antique Georgian Coral Cross Gold Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
from this era, there are no markings. Cross Findings test to at least 18K. Weight by scale: 35 grams
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Early 1800s Italian Georgian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Star Pendant with Old Cushion Cut Diamonds
Located in Danvers, MA
. Estimated carat weight is approximately 2 carats, or so. Four fine quality cushiony old mine cut diamonds
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1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Carved Jadeite Jade Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. Jadeite and gold were both tested. Weight by scale: 10.5 grams. A very wearable and beautifully detailed
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1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Antique Apothecary Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
and labels, pestle & mortar, brass & iron scales with its weights, A glass funnel and measuring tube
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19th Century British Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Mahogany

Apothecary Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
and labels, pestle & mortar, brass & iron scales with its weights, A metal funnel and measuring tube
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Weight Scales

Tiny Gold Celestial Charm Necklace - Art Nouveau Lady in the Moon with Diamond
Located in Danvers, MA
drop length including the jump ring is just under 3/4 of an inch or approx. 16mm) On my scale, the
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

A Restauration period walnut chest of drawers from France c.1830
Located in Houston, TX
weight to balance the scale. This handsome and unique chest will be a singularly important acquisition
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19th Century French Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Walnut

A Restauration period walnut chest of drawers from France c.1830
Located in Houston, TX
weight to balance the scale. This handsome and unique chest will be a singularly important acquisition
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19th Century French Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Walnut

Antique Diamond Locket Fob Pendant, 14K Gold with .32ct Old European Cut Diamond
Located in Danvers, MA
an inch (36.2 mm) and the width measures approximately 1 1/8 inches (29 mm) On my scale, the
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Victorian 14k Gold Diamond Scent Perfume Bottle Pendant
Located in Danvers, MA
an inch in depth (8.22 mm) On my scale, the weight of the piece is 5.91 grams. I love the graceful
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19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique French Emerald Anchor Ring with Rock Crystal Inscription
Located in Danvers, MA
over a size 7 currently, and can be sized up or down within reason by a good jeweler. On my scale, the
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1870s French Victorian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold

Antique Enamel Portrait Diamond Locket with Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Danvers, MA
scale, the weight is a very nice 12.45 grams. This beauty definitely has a bit of heft.
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jugenstil Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Necklace by Heinrich Levinger
Located in Danvers, MA
to leave the finish as it is, or to polish it up. On my scale the finished weight is 6.80 grams.
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Silver

Antique 18K Gold Essex Crystal Dog Pendant or Custom Ring or Brooch
Located in Danvers, MA
. On my scale, the weight is 6.94 grams. Both the reverse painting and the rock crystal remain in very
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Antique English "Correct Weight" Scale, Brass Pans and Weights
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very handsome scale, nice combination of iron and brass. "Correct Weight" promised, but we can't be
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Early 20th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Victorian Tray Scale, Weights
Located in Port Chester, NY
a party. There are four square weights and three smaller round weights. Weights range up to 7 pounds
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Iron

Antique English Beam Scale and Weights
Located in Port Chester, NY
Very attractive antique English brass beam scale, lovely set of weights in appropriate size, on a
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Brass

English Grocery Scale with Complete Weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
scales as a decorative item and this one is a beauty. Complete with original weights starting at 4 pounds
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Early 1900s English Antique Weight Scales

English Victorian Sweets Scale with Weights
Located in Port Chester, NY
shiny brass, set of weights to match. Made in England. Iron base, two brass pans, three small graded
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Avery Porcelain Scale, Brass Weights
Located in Port Chester, NY
perfect. Nice decorative elements on the scale. Included is a set of brass weights for the grocer to weigh
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Brass Postal Scale and Weights
Located in Port Chester, NY
of the balance and a small weight goes into the pan on the left. Very nicely made. All five of the
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19th Century English Antique Weight Scales

Materials

Brass

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Antique Weight Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique weight scales for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique weight scales was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. There are all kinds of antique weight scales available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Industrial, Victorian and Art Deco antique weight scales are consistently popular styles. Many antique weight scales are appealing in their simplicity, but Henry Pooley Son, John Joseph Mechi and S. Mordan Co. produced popular antique weight scales that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Weight Scales?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $875, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $19,500 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Weight Scales
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you read a hanging weight scale depends on the design. Analog hanging scales will usually have either a round or vertical bar dial marked with ounce and pound or milligram and gram markings. Look to where the needle points to determine the weight. Newer digital scales will usually show the weight in ounces or grams on a display. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of hanging scales.