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Description

A testament to the craftsmanship of the 1900s. Crafted from solid wood and sturdy metal, this scale was used by traders in the 1900s . Its timeless beauty and functional design make it a striking addition to any collection or space.

Physical Dimensions

Height

54.5cm (21.46")

Width

44.5cm (17.52")

Depth

78cm (30.71")

Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated these Antique Platform Scales to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1061279

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Description

Physical Dimensions

Height

54.5cm (21.46")

Width

44.5cm (17.52")

Depth

78cm (30.71")

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated these Antique Platform Scales to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1061279

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D and A Binder Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015

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D and A Binder Ltd

Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180

Location

101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda

Verified Since May 2015

Items For Sale 156

Items Sold 825

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectWeighing Scales
Period1900 - 1920
StyleIndustrial
MaterialCast Iron, Wood, Wrought Iron
ColourDark Brown
MotifsCast iron balance beam, Lever linkage mechanism, Platform deck
SizeH 54.5 cm (21 in) x W 44.5 cm (18 in) x D 78 cm (31 in)

FAQs

Platform scales emerged during the industrial revolution to facilitate the accurate weighing of heavy goods, shifting trade practices from volumetric estimates to precise mass measurement.

These pieces typically combine structural cast iron and wrought iron components with a robust timber or metal platform, engineered to withstand heavy industrial usage.

Authenticity is indicated by maker marks, cast iron patination, hand-forged mechanical linkages, and wear patterns consistent with historical commercial use.

They serve as focal points in industrial or rustic schemes, functioning effectively as console display surfaces or sculptural elements in open-plan spaces.

Preservation requires gentle dust removal, applying microcrystalline wax to metal surfaces to prevent further oxidisation, and treating exposed wood with neutral oils.