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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...
Category

Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Gold Rush Pocket Scale in an Green enameled Tin, ca 1850
Located in York County, PA
scale itself is comprised of a brass pointer, brass beam, chains, and pans. A wooden partition, custom
Category

Antique 1850s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Scale Model of Blériot XI BL 242 AG-22 WWI-era Italian Plane, UK, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
This charming model airplane came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023), perhaps best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the ...
Category

20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Brass Ship s Inclinometer, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A brass ship's inclinometer, circa 1910. Scale in degrees from the vertical to 40° of tilt/list
Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

A small mid 19th C brass telescope with an original folding brass tripod stand
Located in Central England, GB
This fine and very rare small scale brass telescope is a delightful piece of Victorian engineering
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Pipe Paperweight, Brass, Signed
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Carl Auböck Pipe Paperweight, Brass, Signed. Small scale meticulously detailed brass pipe
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Single Brass Leather Horse Strap
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century English single brass leather horse strap. Elephant & castle large scale horse
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Horsebit Bookends, Tan Leather, Brass, Wood, Signed. Medium scale bookends finished in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Antique Surveyor s Circumcompendium Signed Brand Frères, 1850-1880
Located in Bilzen, BE
engraved brass dial and degree scale Beautifully preserved cardinal directions and signature on the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare Sikes’ Hydrometer (Alcohol Proof Tester) Set Atkey Son, Cowes, C. 1830
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
,” with a Fahrenheit scale and original brass reservoir casing. The thermometer was essential for
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1950 s model of a motor boat named Rainbow
Located in London, GB
A 1950's model of a motor boat "Rainbow" with a 2 cc engine. Well built model with good scale
Category

Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Exceptionally Large Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, circa 1955
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A rare, very large scale brass bound Louis Vuitton wardrobe trunk in LV Monogram with lozine trim
Category

Vintage 1950s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ebony Ships Navigators Octant in Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Navigators octant in a kidney shaped box. Octant has an ebony wood fram with bone scales, brass
Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Georgian Yew Wood Miniature Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
importance for something of relatively small scale. The brass turned knobs are original and also it stands
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Yew

Georgian Mahogany Miniature Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
stands with real elegance and importance for something of relatively small scale. The brass turned
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Wooden Barometer Signed Burlinson Ripon Antique Instrument Weather
Located in Milan, IT
1950s with a silver-plated brass temperature scale calibrated from -20 ° to + 50 ° degrees centigrade
Category

Antique 1850s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Barometer F Somalvico Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
-plated brass temperature scale calibrated from 0 ° to 120 ° Fahrenheit. Spirit level embedded in the base
Category

Antique 1810s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Brass Munich TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Munich television tower. Hand-spun in Brass with a iron base. It has a
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Brass

City of Stuttgart TV Television Tower Scale Design Model, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Stuttgart television tower. Hand-spun in brass. A nice architectural sculpture
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Brass Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass Scale
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Antique Italian Decorative Alabaster and Brass Scale
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian decorative alabaster and brass scale.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Alabaster, 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
Category

Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1800s American Decorative Grocery Store Scale
By Computing Scale Company 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American 1800s Grocery Store scale by Dayton Computing Scale Company. Cast iron base with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collect...

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

19th Century Gold/Apothecary Desktop Scale in Cherry and Brass by Henry Troemner
By Henry Troemner
Located in South Newfane, VT
Washington, as evinced by the label on the top of the case. Original brass scale, fittings and weight
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Balance or Beam Scale
Located in Miami, FL
Antique brass balance or beam scale.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Large Brass and Steel Hanging Scale
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
A large, hanging, European balance scale of polished brass and steel.
Category

20th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Italian Decorative Brass Baker s Scale
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian decorative brass Baker's scale with marble base.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Marble, Brass

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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Berlin Iron, Brass

Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small antique brass and wood postal scale. It stands on an oak base with serpentine edge with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Koi Screen in Brushed Aged Brass with Scale Motif
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
capacity to adapt, just like the KOI Folding Screen which fits in any modern home decor. The KOI scales
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Victorian scales
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Victorian grocery scales for weighing food. Sold separately, priced from $ 600 - $1250 each.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Koi II Screen in Brushed Aged Brass with Scale Motif
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
capacity to adapt, just like the Koi folding screen which fits in any modern home decor. The Koi scales
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Antique Balance Scale
Located in Mississauga, ON
A mid-19th century iron and brass balance scale with four weights.
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Laboratory Scale
By Griffin George Ltd.
Located in Roswell, GA
Excellent brass and bacelite English Laboratory Scale in working order. Three Brass weights
Category

20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Maco Braga Scale
By Maco Braga
Located in Morristown, NJ
Maco Braga brass balance beam scale with reeded column standard with sea serpent termination
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Scientific Instruments

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments

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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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Oak Jockey Weight Scales
Located in Millwood, VA
Antique oak jockey weighting scales with brass and iron scales, two extendable handles and two
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20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Antique 1890s French Scientific Instruments

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
Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

A Large-Scale Globe Showing the Addition of Texas
By Alexander Keith Johnston
Located in New York, NY
, engraved brass hour dial, brass meridian circle with graduated degrees, the papered horizon ring with
Category

English Globes

Materials

Brass

A British Scale With Weights, First Half Of The 20Th Century.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Vintage British scale from the first half of the 20th century. In very good condition ready to use
Category

20th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Portable Jockey Scales, The Fairbank Co, Birmingham, England
By The Fairbank Co Ltd
Located in Ferndown, Dorset
Early 20th century portable Jockey Scales manufactured by The Fairbank Co, Birmingham, England
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Metal

1/12 Scale Ferrari 375 MM (Mille Miglia) by Jacques Catti
By Mille Miglia
Located in London, GB
An impressive and excquisitely detailed scratchbuilt model of this iconic racing Ferrari by Jacques Catti. One of only 10 produced. This model is number 6 and is signed by the maker.
Category

Late 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Copper, Brass

Good and Unusual Set of French Brass and Ebonized Wood Fabric Sc
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
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

A French Rosewood Stick Barometer by Adams A Paris circa 1830
By Adams Company
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with a brass finely engraved scale including a thermometer.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

A French obelisk barometer, probably made in 1836
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
register plates of the barometer are let in flush with the case and surrounded by a brass frame. The scale
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Scientific Instruments

Materials

Ormolu

George I Walnut Stick Barometer
Located in Kent, GB
pierced wooden tube cover running from the top of the cistern cover to the bottom of the scales. The brass
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Large Brass Scale
Located in New York, NY
Large brass scale. 20th century brass scale. Extra tall and wide. Measures: 38" L x 13" W x 41" H.
Category

Late 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian brass scales having a quality set of brass scales with 2 circular brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Brass Scale
Located in Astoria, NY
A brass scale, England, mid Nineteenth Century. All original brass fittings, on a wooden base.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Jars

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Scale with Marble Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th century brass scale with marble base.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Pair of Victorian Antique Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of Victorian antique brass scales standing on a mahogany base. A brass centre column having a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

!9th Century Brass Scale with Tete De Vache Decoration
Located in Washington, DC
A 19th Century Brass Scale with Beautiful tete de Vache Decoration Top with nice patina of Old 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

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Brass Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of brass scales available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all brass scales available were constructed with great care. Find 261 antique and vintage brass scales at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Brass scales have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of brass scales to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern brass scales are of considerable interest. W T Avery, E. T. Fairbanks Company and Maco Braga each produced beautiful brass scales that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Collectibles And Curiosities for You

Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior. 

Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical 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. 

And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.

The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.

Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.  

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.

Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.

Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.

Questions About Brass Scales
  • 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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