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Excellent Set of Grocers Scales from a 19thc Co-op
Mike Melody Antiques
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Excellent Set of Grocers Scales from a 19thc Co-op

1900 - 1920
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From a long lost co-op store in stockport a super set of working l19th/e20thc wood / marble and brass grocery scales . Fully marked cws ( see pics)

They measure 59cms l 30cms h and 33cms d.

We were told by the previous owner,s daughter they we used for bulk sacks of teas,potatoes, vegatables etc.

Wouldnt they look great in a country house/ cottage kitchen

A super intact set including the set of weights.

UK delivery £45( too heavy to post.)

Allforms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated these Victorian Grocers Balance Scales to the 1900s.

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From a long lost co-op store in stockport a super set of working l19th/e20thc wood / marble and brass grocery scales . Fully marked cws ( see pics)

They measure 59cms l 30cms h and 33cms d.

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We were told by the previous owner,s daughter they we used for bulk sacks of teas,potatoes, vegatables etc.
Mike Melody Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian grocer balance scale featuring a wooden base with gilded Equity lettering, a white marble slab surface, cast metal framework marked CWS, and nested brass weights.
fig 1. Excellent Set of Grocers Scales from a 19thc Co-op

Wouldnt they look great in a country house/ cottage kitchen

A super intact set including the set of weights.

UK delivery £45( too heavy to post.)

Allforms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated these Victorian Grocers Balance Scales to the 1900s.

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SA1156365
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I A Victorian grocer balance scale featuring a wooden base with gilded Equity lettering, a white marble slab surface, cast metal framework marked CWS, and nested brass weights.

EXCELLENT SET OF GROCERS SCALES FROM A 19THC CO-OP

Archive II A Victorian grocer balance scale featuring a wooden base with gilded Equity lettering, a white marble slab surface, cast metal framework marked CWS, and nested brass weights. View II
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Mike Melody Antiques

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A Victorian grocer balance scale featuring a wooden base with gilded Equity lettering, a white marble slab surface, cast metal framework marked CWS, and nested brass weights.
EXCELLENT SET OF GROCERS SCALES FROM A 19THC CO-OP
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A Victorian grocer balance scale featuring a wooden base with gilded Equity lettering, a white marble slab surface, cast metal framework marked CWS, and nested brass weights.
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Victorian grocers scales are mechanical balance devices used by nineteenth-century shopkeepers to weigh dry goods, produce, and provisions. They were designed for commercial counters and featured equal-arm or unequal-arm balance mechanisms operating alongside set brass weights.

Nineteenth-century commercial scales were constructed using cast iron, brass, turned timber bases such as mahogany or oak, and polished marble tops. The marble slab provided a clean, hygienic surface suitable for food contact in grocery stores.

Authentic period scales display clear maker marks, foundry stamps, or institutional initials cast directly into the metal frame or stamped onto the timber. Additional indicators include heavy cast-iron under-carriages, stamped brass verification marks, and natural wear patterns on the original weights.

Antique grocers scales serve as functional decorative accents when placed on kitchen islands, sideboards, or pantry shelving. They are frequently styled alongside ceramic jars, cutting boards, or botanical displays to create visual interest in rustic and traditional spaces.

Clean the marble surface with a damp cloth and pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic cleaners that damage natural stone. Uncoated brass elements can be maintained with microcrystalline wax to prevent tarnishing without removing historical patination.
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