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Palethorpes Butcher’s Balance Scales, Advertising Sausages
Elmgarden
for sale €1,755     $1,905
£1,500
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Palethorpes Butcher’s Balance Scales, Advertising Sausages

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Palethorpes Butcher’s Balance Scales, Advertising Sausages

Palethorpes’ Butcher’s Scales with Brass Bell Weights

The scale has a brass weight plate on one side and a Painted glass platter on the other, showing the classic Palethorpes’ Royal Cambridge Sausage Trademark

The Scale has an Iron base and comes with its set of brass bell weights, 8 in all

The scales are 11” high, 27” wide and 13” deep

BNR46

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these Antique Butcher Balance Scales to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1162203
Dealers Internal Reference
BNR46
Description
Palethorpes Butcher’s Balance Scales, Advertising Sausages

Palethorpes’ Butcher’s Scales with Brass Bell Weights

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The scale has a brass weight plate on one side and a Painted glass platter on the other, showing the classic Palethorpes’ Royal Cambridge Sausage Trademark.
Elmgarden

The Scale has an Iron base and comes with its set of brass bell weights, 8 in all

The scales are 11” high, 27” wide and 13” deep

BNR46

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
33cm (12.99")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Antique Butcher Balance Scales to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162203
Dealers Internal Ref
BNR46
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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Antique cast iron and brass butcher balance scales with Palethorpes advertising print and a set of brass bell weights.
Palethorpes Butcher’s Balance Scales, Advertising Sausages
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Antique cast iron and brass butcher balance scales with Palethorpes advertising print and a set of brass bell weights.
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FAQs

Commercial balance scales were standard fixtures in 19th and early 20th-century British retail shops, used to measure meat and dry goods accurately by counterbalancing trade weights. Manufacturers often partnered with food producers to include cast iron branding or decorated glass plates for advertising.

These scale units were constructed using heavy cast iron bases for stability, brass balance arms, and brass weighing pans. The advertising plates were typically crafted from printed glass or ceramic tiles designed to withstand constant commercial use.

Authentic pieces feature relief-cast lettering directly on the iron frame along with period-correct printed glass or transfer-printed ceramic pans. Original sets often retain stamped brass bell weights featuring official verification marks.

Commercial scales function as striking sculptural accents on kitchen islands, dressers, or pantry shelves. Displaying them alongside period brass weights or wooden cutting boards enhances a traditional culinary aesthetic.

Maintain cast iron components by dusting with a dry cloth and applying microcrystalline wax to prevent oxidisation. Brass elements can be lightly buffed to retain natural patina, while printed glass plates should only be wiped gently using a soft damp cloth without harsh chemicals.
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