**Originally Listed At $250**
Northwestern Europe, England, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely brass balance scale with a wooden case. The case drawer slides open to store the scale components. The scale is comprised of a brass rod that comes apart at the center to form two pieces, and the lower half has a threaded bolt on the base. Also included is a balance beam and two pans, one made of glass and the other made of brass. The top of the wooden case has a threaded brass socket for securing the scale to a flat and stable surface. All parts are meant to be dismantled to fit into the drawer. The beam is stamped "CLASS B" and "TO WEIGH 2 OZ." This was once the ideal tool for traveling chemists or apothecaries to weigh out their ingredients. Size of case: 11.25" L x 5.75" W x 2.5" H (28.6 cm x 14.6 cm x 6.4 cm); size of scale on case: 15" H (38.1 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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#163270
Condition
Wooden case has surface scratches, abrasions, staining, and discoloration. Scale has a modern cord added to the lever. Assembles easily. Scratches and nicks to metal areas. Softening to stamps on beam. Weights not included. Nice patina.