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Giant Italian early 18th Century Brass Scale / Planter featuring St. George

$8,500
£6,485.73
€7,378.01
CA$11,936.75
A$13,063.34
CHF 6,902.83
MX$155,919.61
NOK 88,088.70
SEK 80,564.28
DKK 55,109.87

About the Item

Extraordinary, monumental 6' tall brass scale of Italian Origin, ca. 1700. The Baluster-form stem ending in a tripod base and having a cast brass finial featuring St, George slaying the Dragon, the detachable horizontal Balance carrying Brass Bowls hanging on triple chains on each side.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 76 in (193.04 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1700
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Small repairs to St. George finial. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Troy, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: J_6361stDibs: LU852725741332

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