French 19th Century Culinary Scale

A large kitchen / culinary scale made in Lyon, France, circa 1880. This wonderful antique instrument was used to measure various ingredients and product...

This massive culinary or produce scale from Lyon, France is the perfect antique accessory to elevate any kitchen. The base is made of solid waxed pine wi...

This rare, painted tole and brass 19th century French wine dispenser was used by wineries to measure their wines into bottles in preparation for sale. The cylindrical vessel is balanced on three slim legs, portable by a pair of sturdy handles mounted to the sides. The tole (painted) finish has developed a wonderful oxidized patina of red-maroon tone recalling a young Pinot Noir that suits the theme just fine. An overflow and a spout down one side would allow the excess wine to be emptied into a vessel below to insure little waste. Every winery would have had one of these barrels and customers would bring a vessel and place it under the spout to fill with the desired amount of wine. The vintner would charge for the wine by using a measuring stick to determine how much was in the barrel before and after dispensing as not every vessel was of equal size. This wine vat...

A French mahogany and gray marble rafraîchissoir table from the late 19th century. Functioning like a bar cart or dry bar, this occasional table is adapted to keeping beverages cold ...

Vintage Boho French Bakery Scale combines Old World charm with American vintage flair. This iconic piece, with its rustic patina and classic design, adds a touch of history and chara...

A fantastic early 20th century French glazed porcelain baker's scale for measuring flour and other baking necessities. The body is porcelain with a hand painted gold stipe detail, and the scales each have a white marble platform. The scales still functions, but would be equally at home on your kitchen counter top...

There is a glass window on just one side so these would not have a counter between the customer and shop assistant, perhaps they were used to weigh tea, or coffee or chocolate.

Add a touch of vintage charm to your decor with this exquisite 19th-century French metal scale. Crafted during a period renowned for its fine attention to detail, this scale features...