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Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A household and marketplace classic, scales of
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

$595
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

$500
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

$650
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A household and marketplace classic, scales of
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

$595
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A household and marketplace classic, scales of
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

$500
Vintage British Avery Grocer s Scale
By W T Avery
Located in Calgary, Alberta
British Avery grocer's scale with original gold paintwork. Has a weights and measures seal (W&M
Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage British Avery Grocer s Scale
Vintage British Avery Grocer s Scale

Vintage British Avery Grocer s Scale

$495
Victorian Harp Grocer s Beam Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A stunning and ornate huge Victorian grocer's beam scale with its original china plate for weighing
Category

Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Victorian Harp Grocer s Beam Scale
Victorian Harp Grocer s Beam Scale

Victorian Harp Grocer s Beam Scale

$1,250
Set of Large Late 19th Century French Iron Scales with Brass Pans from Normandy
Located in Fayetteville, AR
From the region of Normandy, France, this set of late 19th century iron scales features its two
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Large Late 19th Century French Iron Scales with Brass Pans from Normandy
Set of Large Late 19th Century French Iron Scales with Brass Pans from Normandy

Set of Large Late 19th Century French Iron Scales with Brass Pans from Normandy

$495
Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base
Located in New York, NY
example of the craftsmanship of the era. The scale features finely crafted brass components, including a
Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base
Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base

Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base

$800
Late 19th Century Very Large Set of French Iron Baker s Scales with Brass Pans
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This impressive set of 19th century iron baker's scales found in Beziers, France, was originally
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 19th Century Very Large Set of French Iron Baker s Scales with Brass Pans
Late 19th Century Very Large Set of French Iron Baker s Scales with Brass Pans

Late 19th Century Very Large Set of French Iron Baker s Scales with Brass Pans

$995
19th Century French Jewellery Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Both a functional piece and a decoration, this scale from 19th century France bears a gallant charm
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Jewellery Scale
19th Century French Jewellery Scale

19th Century French Jewellery Scale

$416
19th Century English Beam Scale
By W T Avery
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Large antique wrought iron beam scale with it's original Victorian seal by W.T. Avery of Birmingham
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century English Beam Scale
19th Century English Beam Scale

19th Century English Beam Scale

$1,200
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A household and marketplace classic, scales of
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

$500
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A household and marketplace classic, scales of
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

$450
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A household and marketplace classic, scales of
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

$450
Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb and very sturdy antique Victorian stained oak and brass set ships wheel together
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century
Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century

Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century

$925 / set
Antique French Metal Balance Scale
Located in High Point, NC
antique scale features two metal weighing pans suspended from gracefully curved arms. The trays rest upon
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Metal Balance Scale
Antique French Metal Balance Scale

Antique French Metal Balance Scale

$500
Antique Becker Sons Apothecary Scale
By Becker s Sons of Rotterdam
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a rare, antique apothecary scale made by Becker & Sons of New York, circa 1903. The
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Primitive Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Becker Sons Apothecary Scale
Antique Becker Sons Apothecary Scale

Antique Becker Sons Apothecary Scale

$995
19th Century French Painted Iron and Brass Paris Crest Scale with Set of Weights
Located in Dallas, TX
is flanked by Roman figures on both sides. The scale has its original pair of brass trays, and a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Painted Iron and Brass Paris Crest Scale with Set of Weights
19th Century French Painted Iron and Brass Paris Crest Scale with Set of Weights

19th Century French Painted Iron and Brass Paris Crest Scale with Set of Weights

$1,300
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

A Large European Hanging Balance Scale
A Large European Hanging Balance Scale

A Large European Hanging Balance Scale

$3,500
Jockey Scale by Thornhill of London
By Thornhill
Located in New Orleans, LA
brass weights by W. Thornhill of London. These beautiful scales were used at English tracks to determine
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Other Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jockey Scale by Thornhill of London
Jockey Scale by Thornhill of London

Jockey Scale by Thornhill of London

$38,500
English Postal Scale and Graduated Weights
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial English brass and mahogany postal scale retaining its original set of 8 registered
Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Postal Scale and Graduated Weights
English Postal Scale and Graduated Weights

English Postal Scale and Graduated Weights

$975
Antique Scale from Flanders, circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
This scale is referred to as a "Balance de Maraichers". It was used by sellers of fruits and
Category

Antique Early 1900s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Scale from Flanders, circa 1910
Antique Scale from Flanders, circa 1910

Antique Scale from Flanders, circa 1910

$875
Antique Day Millward Sweet Shop Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Lovely antique Day & Millward sweet shop scale with original brass imperial weights up to 8 oz with
Category

Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Day Millward Sweet Shop Scale
Antique Day Millward Sweet Shop Scale

Antique Day Millward Sweet Shop Scale

$375
1920 s Art Deco Dairy Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
1920s Art Deco style dairy scale with brass caps and pointer with weights and measure's seal. It
Category

Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1920 s Art Deco Dairy Scale
1920 s Art Deco Dairy Scale

1920 s Art Deco Dairy Scale

$475
French 19th Century Metal Hanging Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
scale’s fulcrum. Two straight stirrups hang from the arms with round brass dishes that hold the sugar or
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Metal Hanging Scale
French 19th Century Metal Hanging Scale

French 19th Century Metal Hanging Scale

$925
English 19th Century Scale and Weights
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An antique British counter or grocer scale in cast iron and brass circa 1890. Small scales of this
Category

Antique 19th Century English Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

English 19th Century Scale and Weights
English 19th Century Scale and Weights

English 19th Century Scale and Weights

$495
English 19th Century Spring Counter Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English scale from the 1890s. This scale has a large, round, brass face with its dial in the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

English 19th Century Spring Counter Scale
English 19th Century Spring Counter Scale

English 19th Century Spring Counter Scale

$1,050
Antique French Metal Scale with Weights
Located in High Point, NC
This antique collection of scales and weights was made in France. Scales of these dimensions were
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Metal Scale with Weights
Antique French Metal Scale with Weights

Antique French Metal Scale with Weights

$595
Early Scientific Scale, Very Sculptural Form
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural scientific scale, produced by the E.J Cady Company of Chicago, circa 1920s. It has a
Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early Scientific Scale, Very Sculptural Form
Early Scientific Scale, Very Sculptural Form

Early Scientific Scale, Very Sculptural Form

$650
Victorian Jockey Scale by W. T. Avery
By W T Avery
Located in New Orleans, LA
example features a tufted leather seat, brass side arms and a beautifully crafted, built-in sliding scale
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Victorian Jockey Scale by W. T. Avery
Victorian Jockey Scale by W. T. Avery

Victorian Jockey Scale by W. T. Avery

$24,500
English Oak Jockey Scale by Young Son
By Young Son
Located in New Orleans, LA
and his horse an advantage over their competitors. The scale retains its original brass weights
Category

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

Materials

Brass

English Oak Jockey Scale by Young Son
English Oak Jockey Scale by Young Son

English Oak Jockey Scale by Young Son

$34,500
An over scaled 18th Century log fork
Located in London, GB
An over scaled 18th Century log fork
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

An over scaled 18th Century log fork
An over scaled 18th Century log fork

An over scaled 18th Century log fork

$5,757
20th Century Italian Pharmacy Scale, Fascist Era
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful rare pharmacy scale dating back to the 1930s full fascist era. Wooden base with two flat
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Pharmacy Scale, Fascist Era
20th Century Italian Pharmacy Scale, Fascist Era

20th Century Italian Pharmacy Scale, Fascist Era

$593
Large Scale World Globe by Paul Mccobb
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large scale world globe by Paul Mccobb circa late 1950's. This example has a patinated brass frame
Category

Vintage 1950s American Globes

Materials

Brass

Large Scale World Globe by Paul Mccobb
Large Scale World Globe by Paul Mccobb

Large Scale World Globe by Paul Mccobb

$1,500
18th Century Italian Scale for Weighing Wheat
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific 18th century Italian scale in iron, copper and brass. The scale was used for weighing
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

18th Century Italian Scale for Weighing Wheat
18th Century Italian Scale for Weighing Wheat

18th Century Italian Scale for Weighing Wheat

$4,750
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale
French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale

$2,438
American Victorian Standing Scale, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This scale was produced by the world-famous company Fairbanks, which has been operating
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Victorian Standing Scale, Early 20th Century
American Victorian Standing Scale, Early 20th Century

American Victorian Standing Scale, Early 20th Century

$2,256
19th C Double Butcher s Scale by Maco Braga
By Maco Braga
Located in Norwalk, CT
Large double scale with characteristic bull's head decoration. Complete set of weights. Made in
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th C Double Butcher s Scale by Maco Braga
19th C Double Butcher s Scale by Maco Braga

19th C Double Butcher s Scale by Maco Braga

$2,800
Scale Model of a Tea Rolling Machine
Located in London, GB
A rare late 19th century engineer’s scale model of a tea rolling machine, also know as a tea
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Metal

Scale Model of a Tea Rolling Machine
Scale Model of a Tea Rolling Machine

Scale Model of a Tea Rolling Machine

English Oak Jockey Scale by Youngs of London
Located in New Orleans, LA
brass bell weights. These ingenious scales were used at English tracks to determine the jockey’s weight
Category

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

Materials

Brass

English Oak Jockey Scale by Youngs of London
English Oak Jockey Scale by Youngs of London

English Oak Jockey Scale by Youngs of London

$36,500
Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights
Located in Round Top, TX
A later 19th century set of weights in brass housed in their wooden box. Weights such as these were
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights
Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights

Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights

$575
Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights
Located in Round Top, TX
A later 19th century set of weights in brass housed in their wooden box. Weights such as these were
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights
Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights

Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights

$469
Pair of Large-Scale Buddha Head Lamps
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Scale Asian Style Buddha Head Lamps, American, circa 1960's. They have been rewired
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Composition, Brass

Pair of Large-Scale Buddha Head Lamps
Pair of Large-Scale Buddha Head Lamps

Pair of Large-Scale Buddha Head Lamps

$2,400
1/2 Scale Modle of a Diver s Helmet
Located in Queens, NY
Early 20th American copper and brass model of a diver's helmet mounted on a wood base. 1/2 Scale
Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

1/2 Scale Modle of a Diver s Helmet
1/2 Scale Modle of a Diver s Helmet

1/2 Scale Modle of a Diver s Helmet

$1,250
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century
Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century

Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century

$1,375
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
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Turn of the Century Cast Iron Belgian Scale
Turn of the Century Cast Iron Belgian Scale

Turn of the Century Cast Iron Belgian Scale

$595
Early 19th Century Regency Weighing Scales
Located in Dublin 8, IE
measuring stick, measurement scale and brass weighing scale raised over two moulded shelves of circular form
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Weighing Scales
Early 19th Century Regency Weighing Scales

Early 19th Century Regency Weighing Scales

$5,938
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

Oak Balance Scale with Marble Top, circa 1850
Oak Balance Scale with Marble Top, circa 1850

Oak Balance Scale with Marble Top, circa 1850

$249
W T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale
By W T Avery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass and walnut scale marked W & T Avery, Ltd. Birmingham. Six brass weights.
Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

W T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale
W T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale

W T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale

$1,275
Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of 19th century Jockey scales. The black leather seat flanked by supports with brass weighing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales
Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales

Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales

$4,249
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
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales
Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales

$548
Antique Barometer with Royal Society Scales
Located in Devon, GB
brass pointer for the temperature scale appears to be original and there are traces of old gilding on it
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George I Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Barometer with Royal Society Scales

Antique Barometer with Royal Society Scales

$18,849
1910 Old Precision Pharmaceutical Scientific Laboratory Scale Baird Tatlock
Located in Milan, IT
Precision pharmaceutical laboratory scale signed Baird & Tatlock BTL London England from 1910 for
Category

Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

1910 Old Precision Pharmaceutical Scientific Laboratory Scale Baird Tatlock
1910 Old Precision Pharmaceutical Scientific Laboratory Scale Baird Tatlock

1910 Old Precision Pharmaceutical Scientific Laboratory Scale Baird Tatlock

$3,325
A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs, of typical form with an upholstered seat adjacent
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs
A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs

A set of Victorian oak Jockey scales by Youngs

$12,029
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

Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base
Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base

Rare 19th Century French Salt Scale with Walnut Base

$4,275
Provisions scale made and signed by J. White and Son
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English brass and steel provisions scale, made and signed by J. White and Son complete with
Category

Early 20th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Steel

Provisions scale made and signed by J. White and Son

Provisions scale made and signed by J. White and Son

$975
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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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