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A Very Decorative Hardwood, Wrought Iron and Brass Stick Balance. Dutch/colonial Circa 1850.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €263     $286
£225
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A Very Decorative Hardwood, Wrought Iron and Brass Stick Balance. Dutch/colonial Circa 1850.

19th century
Description

A Very Decorative Hardwood, Wrought Iron and Brass Stick Balance.

Dutch/Colonial Circa 1850.

In original condition with very nice old patination.

The marks on the hardwood stick are all small brass nails.

96cm wide 47cm high 10cm deep.

Price: £225,--

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Dutch Colonial Stick Balance to the 1850s.

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SA1066886
Description
A Very Decorative Hardwood, Wrought Iron and Brass Stick Balance.

Dutch/Colonial Circa 1850.

In original condition with very nice old patination.

The marks on the hardwood stick are all small brass nails.

96cm wide 47cm high 10cm deep.

Price: £225,--

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Dutch Colonial Stick Balance to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066886
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland Profile Page

Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Dutch Colonial hardwood stick balance beam featuring a suspended brass counterweight and wrought iron hooks.
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A Very Decorative Hardwood, Wrought Iron and Brass Stick Balance. Dutch/colonial Circa 1850.

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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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Cairngorms National Park
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A Dutch Colonial hardwood stick balance beam featuring a suspended brass counterweight and wrought iron hooks.
A Very Decorative Hardwood, Wrought Iron and Brass Stick Balance. Dutch/Colonial Circa 1850.
Ref: SA1066886
A Dutch Colonial hardwood stick balance beam featuring a suspended brass counterweight and wrought iron hooks.
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A stick balance, or steelyard scale, is an unequal-arm weighing instrument consisting of a wooden or metal beam, a fulcrum, a sliding weight, and hooks for the load. Originating in antiquity, these portable scales were widely used across maritime trade routes, including Dutch Colonial territories, for measuring merchant goods.

Traditional 19th-century stick balances were constructed using dense hardwoods for the graduated beam, combined with wrought iron or brass for hooks, rings, and suspension fittings. The sliding counterweight was typically cast from brass or iron to provide precise ballast against the measured goods.

Authentic 19th-century pieces feature hand-carved increment marks along the hardwood beam, original patinated wrought iron hooks, and solid brass weights. Evidence of hand-forging, hand-cut brass components, and natural wear around suspension points distinguish genuine period items from modern reproductions.

A stick balance makes a striking wall-mounted display item in a study, library, or hallway when hung against a neutral background. It can also be positioned on a floating shelf or suspended within a wall alcove to showcase its mechanical silhouette and aged metallic patina.

Keep the balance in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight to prevent the hardwood beam from warping or splitting. Clean metal components gently with a dry soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip away historical surface oxidisation.
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