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Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale
By Maco Braga
Located in New York, NY
Solid Brass Maco Braga 19th Century Serpentine Balance Scale in excellent working condition with
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

A Large European Hanging Balance Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large, hanging, European balance scale of polished brass and steel. Dimensions: Base 24"W Top
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher s Balance Scale
Located in Birmingham, AL
butcher shop balance scale having the complete set of original weights. This fabulous culinary antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass
Located in Round Top, TX
A charming 19th century Balance - Scale from France. Wonderfully constructed with a turned center
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th C. Elegant Antique Brass and Marble Balance Scale 37.5"H
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 19th Century antique balance scale showcases the perfect blend of functionality and
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

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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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Oak Balance Scale with Marble Top, circa 1850
By Henry Troemner
Located in Evergreen, CO
Well known balance maker, Henry Troemner, from Philadelphia crafted this marble top scale. It was
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Rustic farm scales The Etched Brass Dial measures 9.5” in diameter and
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Early 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

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

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Marble-Top Balance Scale with Complete Set of Weights
Located in Sofia, BG
Italian marble-top balance scale. White marble-top with chamfered corners, has round nickel trays
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Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Blackened and Marble Balance Scale and Set of Weights
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic, antique fruitwood 10 kgs scale was created in France, circa 1870. The balance
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance pocket scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years
Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, 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
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Chairs

Materials

Other

Brass Balance Scale
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
9-176 Intricately detailed brass balance scale with weights (weights fit in solid brass base) made
Category

Vintage 1960s Scientific Instruments

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.
Category

Antique 1880s French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Tuscan Olive Wood Brass Balance Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tuscan olive wood & brass balance scale, Finley cast with two 7.5 inch diameter removable brass
Category

20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

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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Antique 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

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
Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

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
Category

Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Cased Balance Scale, Indian, Brass, Apothecary Measure, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased balance scale. An Indian, brass apothecary measure, dating to the mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular 1940's vintage Type BB analytical scale/balance by William Ainsworth & Sons Inc of
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique 19th Century Argentine Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Nickel

Fine Pair of Vintage English Salters Balance Scales
Located in Bridgeport, CT
weight 14 lbs. by 1 oz. Iron with tiered round bases with flanges, and brass engraved faces and scale
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

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
Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Henry Troemer Balance Scale with Weights in Aluminum Carrying Case
Located in San Mateo, CA
Vintage Henry Troemer scale with weights. This is in a custom made aluminum carrying box. This has
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

BRASS BALANCE SCALE WITH WEIGHTS
Located in St.amford, CT
Very unusual brass balance scale with nine standard metric weights housed in individual
Category

20th Century Unknown Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

BRASS BALANCE SCALE
Located in Sheffield, MA
Brass 1 pound weight scale on beveled cherry wood base. Stamped "White & Son". Balance scale with
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

BRASS BALANCE SCALE
Located in St.amford, CT
Solid brass and black iron balance scale. Engraving reads "Class B To Weigh 7lbs."
Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

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
Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Decorative Objects

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.
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Collectibles and Curiosities

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Empire More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Brass

Sculptural Brass Scale Balance Object
Located in San Francisco, CA
A brass and blackened iron scale manufactured by Louis Schopper a skilled instrument maker that
Category

20th Century German Scientific Instruments

Beam Balance Scale
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Mahogany scale seberg and colebush makers with brass fittings
Category

20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desk Accessories

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
Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Balance A Tonneau/Wine Barrel Scale
By A. Marlin
Located in San Francisco, CA
French grey painted metal and brass wine barrel weight scale by A. Marlin of Paris. Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Avery Brass Jockey Weight Scale
By W T Avery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A portable brass beam balance jockey weight scale, signed on the beam W & T Avery LTD, Birmingham
Category

Antique 19th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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Brass Balance Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass balance scale you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every brass balance scale was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brass balance scale — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each brass balance scale bearing Industrial, Victorian or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one brass balance scale that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maco Braga, Henry Troemner and P. Quindici produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brass Balance Scale?

A brass balance scale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,489, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $6,800.
Questions About Brass 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A brass scale is the one used in ancient times when bartering or trading various precious metal currencies. They are now frequently used as decorative objects for display in any home. This regal-looking collectible adds a touch of royalty to any mantel or console table. Find a variety of antique and vintage brass scales on 1stDibs.

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