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!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

!9th Century Brass Scale with Tete De Vache Decoration
!9th Century Brass Scale with Tete De Vache Decoration

!9th Century Brass Scale with Tete De Vache Decoration

$3,600
Set of Large Early 19th Century French Brass Scales on Walnut Base
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 31 inches in height, this set of large early 19th century French brass scales features
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Large Early 19th Century French Brass Scales on Walnut Base
Set of Large Early 19th Century French Brass Scales on Walnut Base

Set of Large Early 19th Century French Brass Scales on Walnut Base

$695
19th c. French Iron and Brass Scale
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century French iron scale with a brass column and finial top centering a large round
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

19th c. French Iron and Brass Scale
19th c. French Iron and Brass Scale

19th c. French Iron and Brass Scale

$3,750
Large Early 20th Century Belgian Set of Brass Scales on Walnut Base with Weights
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large set of brass scales from the early twentieth century features its original brass pans
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Early 20th Century Belgian Set of Brass Scales on Walnut Base with Weights
Large Early 20th Century Belgian Set of Brass Scales on Walnut Base with Weights

Large Early 20th Century Belgian Set of Brass Scales on Walnut Base with Weights

$795
Set of 19th Century French Iron and Brass Scales
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Set of double faced iron scales with brass pans and original thirteen brass weight set in wooden
Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Platters and Serveware

Materials

Iron, Brass

Set of 19th Century French Iron and Brass Scales
Set of 19th Century French Iron and Brass Scales

Set of 19th Century French Iron and Brass Scales

$995
19th Century French Silvered Iron and Brass Scale with Rooster Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
. The functional scale has a hand painted silver finish and has the original pair of brass trays. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Silvered Iron and Brass Scale with Rooster Decor
19th Century French Silvered Iron and Brass Scale with Rooster Decor

19th Century French Silvered Iron and Brass Scale with Rooster Decor

$975
A Grand Sized 19th Century Dutch Brass Scale with Several Small Weights Included
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional large 19th century brass Dutch scale with a unique bull's head ornament on top
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

A Grand Sized 19th Century Dutch Brass Scale with Several Small Weights Included
A Grand Sized 19th Century Dutch Brass Scale with Several Small Weights Included

A Grand Sized 19th Century Dutch Brass Scale with Several Small Weights Included

$4,500
19th Century French Polished Iron and Brass Scale with Cow and Ram Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Add some European flair to your kitchen counter with this elegant antique scale. Crafted in Belgium
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Polished Iron and Brass Scale with Cow and Ram Decor
19th Century French Polished Iron and Brass Scale with Cow and Ram Decor

19th Century French Polished Iron and Brass Scale with Cow and Ram Decor

$1,200
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Brass Scale with Set of Weights
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic, antique scale with original plates was created in Dijon France, circa 1870
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Brass Scale with Set of Weights
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Brass Scale with Set of Weights

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut and Brass Scale with Set of Weights

$1,300
19th Century French Hand Painted Iron and Brass Scale with Paris Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
figures on each side. The scale has its original pair of brass trays and original hand paint job. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Hand Painted Iron and Brass Scale with Paris Coat of Arms
19th Century French Hand Painted Iron and Brass Scale with Paris Coat of Arms

19th Century French Hand Painted Iron and Brass Scale with Paris Coat of Arms

$1,200
19th Century French Hand Painted Iron and Brass Scale with Paris Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
numerous Fleur-de-Lys, and flanked by Roman figures on each side. The scale has the original pair of brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Hand Painted Iron and Brass Scale with Paris Coat of Arms
19th Century French Hand Painted Iron and Brass Scale with Paris Coat of Arms

19th Century French Hand Painted Iron and Brass Scale with Paris Coat of Arms

$1,500
Antique Scale and Weights
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian brass scale and weights.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Scale and Weights
Antique Scale and Weights

Antique Scale and Weights

$1,100
19th Century Antique Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique, 19th century polished bronze and brass scale. This large-scale is a typical scale used in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Antique Scale
19th Century Antique Scale

19th Century Antique Scale

$3,800
Stevens Sons 19th Century Brass and Mahogany Scale
By Stevens Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steven & Sons English 19th century brass and mahogany scale. 1-drawer mahogany box with a brass
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Stevens Sons 19th Century Brass and Mahogany Scale
Stevens Sons 19th Century Brass and Mahogany Scale

Stevens Sons 19th Century Brass and Mahogany Scale

$895
French 19th Century Brass Cast Iron Balance Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Cast iron shaft with brass base holding the scale and its arms which hold the arms of the x base
Category

Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

French 19th Century Brass Cast Iron Balance Scale
French 19th Century Brass Cast Iron Balance Scale

French 19th Century Brass Cast Iron Balance Scale

$1,895
Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch two-tiered brass balance scale with its weights from the late 19th century. This large size
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880
Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880

Dutch Large Size Brass Two-Tiered Balance Scale with Weights, circa 1880

$5,500
Italian 19th Century Brass Hanging Cheese Weighing Scale with Circular Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian brass hanging scale for weighing cheese from the 19th century with circular tray. Born
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Italian 19th Century Brass Hanging Cheese Weighing Scale with Circular Tray
Italian 19th Century Brass Hanging Cheese Weighing Scale with Circular Tray

Italian 19th Century Brass Hanging Cheese Weighing Scale with Circular Tray

$1,560
20th Century Edwardian Oak Human Weighing Scales, Short Fanner, c.1900
By De Grave Short, Fanner Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
rectangular standing platform and a fully adjustable brass scale that measures in stones, pounds and ounces
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century Edwardian Oak Human Weighing Scales, Short Fanner, c.1900
20th Century Edwardian Oak Human Weighing Scales, Short Fanner, c.1900

20th Century Edwardian Oak Human Weighing Scales, Short Fanner, c.1900

$4,517
French 19th Century Cased Apothecary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
lifts for access to the delicate brass scale. At the base of the scale is an address etched into the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Cased Apothecary Scale
French 19th Century Cased Apothecary Scale

French 19th Century Cased Apothecary Scale

$1,150
Grand 19th Century Parisian Pharmacy Scale
Located in Dallas, TX
This large-scale was typical of the scales that pharmacists used in France in the 1800s. By
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Grand 19th Century Parisian Pharmacy Scale
Grand 19th Century Parisian Pharmacy Scale

Grand 19th Century Parisian Pharmacy Scale

$2,300
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
Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th C. Chatillion Hanging Brass Mercantile 30 Lb. Scale with Galvanized Tray
19th C. Chatillion Hanging Brass Mercantile 30 Lb. Scale with Galvanized Tray

19th C. Chatillion Hanging Brass Mercantile 30 Lb. Scale with Galvanized Tray

$795
Victorian Jockey Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
brass scale. The scale retains its original brass weights, each representing a certain number of stones
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Brass

Victorian Jockey Scale
Victorian Jockey Scale

Victorian Jockey Scale

$34,500
Brass and Teak Ships Inclinometer
Located in Norwell, MA
Giant ships inclinometer with heavy brass pendulum, large bulb with pointer and a broad brass scale
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass and Teak Ships Inclinometer
Brass and Teak Ships Inclinometer

Brass and Teak Ships Inclinometer

$1,195
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
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

English Avery Toledo "Autoleveler" Gilt Bakers Confectionery Scale
English Avery Toledo "Autoleveler" Gilt Bakers Confectionery Scale

English Avery Toledo "Autoleveler" Gilt Bakers Confectionery Scale

$850 / set
19thc Red Painted Iron Nickel/brass W/mirrors On The Sides
Located in Los Angeles, CA
RED PAINTED 19THC IRON & NICKEL PLATED BRASS SCALE W/ UNUSUAL ROUND BEVEL EDGE MIRRORS ON BOTH
Category

Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron, Brass

19thc Red Painted Iron Nickel/brass W/mirrors On The Sides
19thc Red Painted Iron Nickel/brass W/mirrors On The Sides

19thc Red Painted Iron Nickel/brass W/mirrors On The Sides

$1,650
Victorian Jockey Scale by Youngs of London
Located in New Orleans, LA
seat and a beautifully crafted, built-in brass scale. The scale retains its original brass weights
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Victorian Jockey Scale by Youngs of London
Victorian Jockey Scale by Youngs of London

Victorian Jockey Scale by Youngs of London

$36,500
Victorian Mahogany Jockey Scale By Leuchars Son
By Leuchars Son
Located in New Orleans, LA
leather seat and a beautifully crafted, built-in brass scale. The scale retains its original brass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Jockey Scale By Leuchars Son
Victorian Mahogany Jockey Scale By Leuchars Son

Victorian Mahogany Jockey Scale By Leuchars Son

$35,850
Brass Butcher Scale
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Brass Butcher Scale: Measures:  24" x 36" x 61"
Category

Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Butcher Scale
Brass Butcher Scale

Brass Butcher Scale

$4,800
POLISHED BRASS DECORATIVE SCALE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. POLISHED BRASS DECORATIVE SCALE WITH MILK GLASS CENTER BASE.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

POLISHED BRASS DECORATIVE SCALE
POLISHED BRASS DECORATIVE SCALE

POLISHED BRASS DECORATIVE SCALE

$550
1955 Manual Lifting Demonstrator
Located in Peekskill, NY
fiber case, letter, instructions and picture, brass scale and weight. Everything folds up and packs away
Category

20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1955 Manual Lifting Demonstrator
1955 Manual Lifting Demonstrator

1955 Manual Lifting Demonstrator

$625
Copper, Brass and Iron Scale
By John White and Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Copper, brass, and iron scale manufactured by John White and Sons of Auchtermuchty, Scotland. J
Category

Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Copper, Brass and Iron Scale
Copper, Brass and Iron Scale

Copper, Brass and Iron Scale

$1,200
Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher s Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
An antique brass Portuguese butcher's scale with bull's head figure.     
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher s Scale
Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher s Scale

Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher s Scale

$4,495
1900s French Brass Hanging Scale
Located in High Point, NC
brass pieces. Full of history and presenting a sense of purpose and scientific integrity, this scale
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

1900s French Brass Hanging Scale
1900s French Brass Hanging Scale

1900s French Brass Hanging Scale

$1,595
18th Century Brass Balance Scale
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large antique scale. Cast and wrought iron base with brass balance and weights. European
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

18th Century Brass Balance Scale
18th Century Brass Balance Scale

18th Century Brass Balance Scale

$585
Large Copper and Brass Patisserie Scale
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 French pastry scale made with copper, brass and porcelain.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Copper and Brass Patisserie Scale
Large Copper and Brass Patisserie Scale

Large Copper and Brass Patisserie Scale

$1,695
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
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Brass Confectionery Scale
French 19th Century Brass Confectionery Scale

French 19th Century Brass Confectionery Scale

$695
Wonderful Antique Brass and Steel Scale
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming antique scale of brass and steel in original condition. Probably used for weighing flour
Category

Antique Early 1900s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Antique Brass and Steel Scale
Wonderful Antique Brass and Steel Scale

Wonderful Antique Brass and Steel Scale

$975
Early 20th Century Brass Iron Scale
Located in Nashville, TN
Brass and iron scale has round enameled tray. Signed John Chatillon & Sons Makers New York, USA
Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron, Enamel

Early 20th Century Brass Iron Scale
Early 20th Century Brass Iron Scale

Early 20th Century Brass Iron Scale

$895
19th Century Large Brass Bean Scales
Located in Troy, MI
Fantastic circa 1890 functional French brass table top scale with flat tray on one side and hanging
Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Brass Bean Scales
19th Century Large Brass Bean Scales

19th Century Large Brass Bean Scales

$1,495
Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale
Located in Houston, TX
An iron and brass equal-arm scale from the Trayvou Company of Paris and Lyon. The heavy iron pillar
Category

Antique 1890s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale
Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale

Iron and Brass Trayvou Balance Scale

$550
Black Iron and Brass Confectioner s Scale
By Siddons West Bromwich
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 English confectioner's scale with black iron base, brass pans and weights made by
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Black Iron and Brass Confectioner s Scale
Black Iron and Brass Confectioner s Scale

Black Iron and Brass Confectioner s Scale

$495
Antique Brass Milk Scale, circa 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A brass and metal Chatillon milk scale. Creator John Chatillon & Sons, New York, NY
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Brass Milk Scale, circa 1920s
Antique Brass Milk Scale, circa 1920s

Antique Brass Milk Scale, circa 1920s

$85
Iron and Brass Balance Scale
By R J Templeton Ltd
Located in Winter Park, FL
Large balance scale with iron base and ornate cast iron decoration at the top. Polished brass arms
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Scientific Instruments

Iron and Brass Balance Scale
Iron and Brass Balance Scale

Iron and Brass Balance Scale

$500
19th Century Large Italian Brass Butcher s Scale
Located in New York, NY
19th century large Italian brass butcher's scale. An Italian brass hanging butcher's scale from
Category

Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Italian Brass Butcher s Scale
19th Century Large Italian Brass Butcher s Scale

19th Century Large Italian Brass Butcher s Scale

$4,500
Extraordinary cut and engraved brass postal scale
Located in San Francisco, CA
A highly decorative English cut and engraved brass postal scale on a rosewood base made and signed
Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary cut and engraved brass postal scale
Extraordinary cut and engraved brass postal scale

Extraordinary cut and engraved brass postal scale

$1,850
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
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920
Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920

Antique Brass Balance Milk Scale c.1920

$125
Vintage Italian Marble and Brass Apothecary Scales
Located in Asheville, NC
Italian brass and marble apothecary scales are in wonderful condition. Brass has turned pillar
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Italian Marble and Brass Apothecary Scales
Vintage Italian Marble and Brass Apothecary Scales

Vintage Italian Marble and Brass Apothecary Scales

$600
Set of Oak and Brass Jockey Scales
Located in Cheshire, GB
set of Avery Jockey scales the seat upholstered in blue leather above oak frieze raised up on four
Category

20th Century English Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of Oak and Brass Jockey Scales
Set of Oak and Brass Jockey Scales

Set of Oak and Brass Jockey Scales

$2,947
19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
Located in High Point, NC
design of the brass. The wooden case, beautifully patinated by years of use to a ripe complexion, houses
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale

19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale

$595
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
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

French 19th Century Iron Brass Tabletop Scale
French 19th Century Iron Brass Tabletop Scale

French 19th Century Iron Brass Tabletop Scale

$645
19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
Located in High Point, NC
design of the brass. The wooden case, beautifully patinated by years of use to a ripe complexion, houses
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale

19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale

$300
19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
Located in High Point, NC
design of the brass. The wooden case, beautifully patinated by years of use to a ripe complexion, houses
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale

19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale

$595
Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff Hannaford
By Halstaff Hannaford
Located in Northampton, GB
Malachite Base Mounted in Brass From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer these
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff Hannaford
Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff Hannaford

Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff Hannaford

$4,318
Oak and Brass Jockey Scale by Young Son
By Young Son
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome English solid oak jockey scale retains its original upholstery and five brass weights
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Oak and Brass Jockey Scale by Young Son
Oak and Brass Jockey Scale by Young Son

Oak and Brass Jockey Scale by Young Son

$34,500
Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful commercial scale that could be perfect in a restaurant or catering establishment. Also
Category

20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scale
Scale

Scale

$2,900
Antique Two-Plate Scale, Wood, Copper and Brass
Located in Houston, TX
Antique two-plate scale, wood, copper and brass, early 1900s. This culinary scale comes with 3
Category

Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Antique Two-Plate Scale, Wood, Copper and Brass
Antique Two-Plate Scale, Wood, Copper and Brass

Antique Two-Plate Scale, Wood, Copper and Brass

$1,325
French 19th Century Marble and Brass Culinary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An amazing 19th century French culinary scale, made of marble, with original brass plateaux. The
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Marble and Brass Culinary Scale
French 19th Century Marble and Brass Culinary Scale

French 19th Century Marble and Brass Culinary Scale

$1,400
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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
  • What is a brass scale?
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    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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