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Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Marble top bakery scale, France, late 19th century. A balance scale used to weigh baked goods in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Turn of the Century Cast Iron Belgian Scale
Located in High Point, NC
A metal balance scale from Belgium, circa 1900. A symmetrical arrangement of two gleaming brass
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Victorian Mahogany Jockey Scales
Located in Cheshire, GB
alongside cast balance scale with various original engraved period weights, standing on turned legs with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Metal Hanging Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very smart French metal hanging balance scale from the late 1800s. The pointer is located at the
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage French Scale
Located in Houston, TX
A small 7 lb. Roberval balance scale found in France. A white enameled metal base of considerable
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Mid-20th Century French Scientific Instruments

French 19th Century Brass Confectionery Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very smart French brass balance scale from the late 1800s. The brass pointer is located at the
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Iron Brass Tabletop Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A smart French metal hanging balance scale from the 1900’s. Two straight stirrups hang from the
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Antique 19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Victorian Mahogany Jockey Scales by W T Avery
Located in Cheshire, GB
decorated balance scale, having petal moulding to the base, over a short weight drawer enclosing various
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Antique Late 19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Antique Cast Iron Candy Store Scale, cira 1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A cast iron balance scale with original label and removable metal scoop. The measuring
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Edwardian Mahogany and Leather Seat Jockey Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
seat with brass studded decoration and delightful mahogany arms, cast brass and iron balancer scales to
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Antique Early 1900s English Chairs

Materials

Other

19th Century French Wooden Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 19th-century French balance scale, a harmonious blend of
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Monumental 19th C French Brass Butcher’s Scale w Bulls Head Quad Weighing Pans
Located in New York, NY
French butcher's balance scale, crafted entirely in polished brass. This monumental piece features a
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage David Andersen 830 Silver Solid Plain Napkin Ring
By David Andersen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage David Andersen Norway 830 silver solid plain napkin ring. Marked: D-A 830S, balance scales
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful and large early 19th century balance or scale in wood, brass and iron. A fabulous
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Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare 19th century brass and iron balance scale used for measuring salt, found in Montpellier
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Antique Early 1800s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique brass hanging milk scale. "C. Forschner's Improved Circular Spring Balance to Weigh
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Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Iron and Brass Weighing Machine
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A grand Victorian-era balance scale, made in England by S. Banfield, circa 1855. This immense and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales Lovely old scales, Vintage Salter
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Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Allegorical Bronze Statue Depicting Lady Justice Signed Dubanton
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
breasted and classically draped standing maiden blindfolded and holding aloft a two tray balance scale in
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique English Georgian Regency Period Mahogany Apothecary Box
Located in Forney, TX
hanging balance scale and an assortment of seven gilt metal weights. Dimensions: (approx) Box: 9" High
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Fisher Scientific Co Mini Apothecary Portable Scale Balance in Box
By Fisher Scientific
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage small Fisher Scientific Company apothecary balance in wooden case. Includes 2, 5, and 10
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Set 2 Brass Scale, Balance, with Weights, Ceramic and Bronze 1800 France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique set composed of 2 brass scale (balance) with also set of weights for one, probably from a
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Antique 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Large French Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale counter balance ceiling light with great brass hardware and new shade. Impressive
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21st Century and Contemporary French Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Brass

Large French Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale counter balance ceiling light with great solid brass hardware and contoured metal shade
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21st Century and Contemporary French Flush Mount

Materials

Iron, Brass

Italian Counter-Balance Ceiling Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale counter balance ceiling light with great solid brass hardware and contoured red and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Metal

Massive Brass Counter Balance Sconce
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible large scale brass counter balance wall sconce with silk shade. Heavy brass ball acts as
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20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Brass Articulating Counter Balance Light
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
counter balance. Original black shade. Perfect scale with beautiful patina throughout. Newly rewired.
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20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
A delightful mid-19th century French balance - or scale in iron and white bronze. A perfect kitchen
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Large French 19th Century Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
A delightful 19th century large French Balance - or scale in copper, iron and wood used in the silk
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
era. This vintage scale boasts a balance of brass and iron, featuring a lustrous brass bowl on one
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Large, Modern, Kinetic, Outdoor Balancing Steel Sculpture by David Edelman
Located in New York, NY
21st century, Modern, Kinetic, Outdoor Balancing Steel Sculpture Large Scale Outdoor Steel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Steel, Brass, Bronze

Dynamite Original Vintage French "Duchesne" Mercantile Scale
By The Duchess of Sutherland Cripples Guild
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
to the gold lettering and decorations. Used for legal tender, this fine scale uses balance to
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20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

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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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

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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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Boxed Antique English Commodity Scales in Mahogany and Brass, circa 1880
By Thurston and Sons
Located in Bath, GB
When you look at this superb set of Apothecary scales, it's hard to believe that it all dismantles
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell, 19th Century
By James Howell
Located in London, GB
balance scales and a circular inkwell, each applied with rope twist mounts and engraved anthemions, set
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Antique 1860s English Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass and Jasperware Desk Set James Howell 19th Century
Located in London, GB
balance scales, circular inkwell and candlesticks, each applied with rope twist mounts and engraved
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Antique 1860s English Desk Sets

Mid-Century Peter Løvig Flip Top Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
allow the piece to breathe and balance out the massive scale of the desk. A wonderful piece for both
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Monumental french 1970s Pine Farmhouse Table – XXL (3.2m)
Located in LYON, FR
) provide a lightness and sophistication rarely found in tables of this scale, balancing its rustic charm
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Vintage 1970s French Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

A French 12 Light Iron Chandelier - SOLD
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 12 light chandelier made from the balance arm of a weigh scale.
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

19th C. Thailand Pair Woven Plates
Located in New York, NY
19th century pair of woven plates on metal stands from Thailand. They were used as balance plates
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Antique 19th Century Thai Bowls and Baskets

Bamboo Table Lamps Attributed to Paul Laszlo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Oversized rattan lamps with bleached mahogany bases. Most likely Laszlo. New linen shades balance
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20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Mahogany, Linen

19th Century Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Justice fireback. The personification of justice, balancing the scales of
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Sultanabad Carpet
Located in New York, NY
balance and scale along with the colors makes this an extraordinary decorative carpet.
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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

Bakhshaish Persian Carpet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This classic nineteenth century Bakhshaish carpet balances large-scale drawing with fine detailing
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Antique 19th Century Persian Persian Rugs

18th Century German Louis XV Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century German Louis XV fireback with Justice. The personification of justice balancing the
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

German Napoleon III Style Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
German Napoleon III style fireback with Justice. The personification of Justice balancing the
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20th Century German Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Walnut Bologna Style Centre Table
Located in Encinitas, CA
, interesting architectural shaped apron, spool legs and straight stretchers. Nice scale and balance of
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

German Gothic Style Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Gothic style German fireback with Justice. The personification of justice balancing
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20th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of ancient Egypt
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of ancient Egypt
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Rare Brown Background Antique Persian Tabriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
decorations featured within the field and give the composition a pleasant balance between detail and scale
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Art Nouveau Bronze Marble Console Table from Costantini, Lychorinda, In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
In Stock as shown The Lychorinda Console table balances modern scale and proportion with Art
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2010s Argentine Art Nouveau Console Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Neoclassical Style 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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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of ancient Egypt
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical Style Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of ancient Egypt
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Napoleon III Style Justice Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of
Category

20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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Balance Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the balance scale you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A balance scale — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 349 options for an antique or vintage balance scale now, or shop our selection of 32 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer balance scale, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A balance scale made by industrial designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made balance scale has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by W T Avery, Rug Kilim and Henry Troemner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Balance Scale?

A balance scale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,642, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $370,000.
Questions About Balance Scale
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.