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Victorian Cast Iron Lion Quick Action Scale Herbert & Sons London.
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Victorian Cast Iron Lion Quick Action Scale Herbert & Sons London.

19th century
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Compact cast iron weighing scale by Herberts & Sons London. Lion quick action scale with a shield shaped badge with lion cresting above.

It is in nice clean condition.

H: 20 1/4" by W: 15 1/2"

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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Scale to the Victorian era.

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Compact cast iron weighing scale by Herberts & Sons London. Lion quick action scale with a shield shaped badge with lion cresting above.

It is in nice clean condition.

H: 20 1/4" by W: 15 1/2"

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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Scale to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian cast iron and brass commercial weighing scale featuring a top lion crest, brass pan, and ceramic platform.
Victorian Cast Iron Lion Quick Action Scale Herbert & Sons London.
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A Victorian cast iron and brass commercial weighing scale featuring a top lion crest, brass pan, and ceramic platform.
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  • ObjectWeighing Scales
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron, Brass, Ceramic
  • ColourBlack, Brass, White
  • MotifsLion crest finial, Brass weighing pan, Transfer-printed ceramic plate, Shield logo badge

This Victorian cast iron quick action scale by Herbert & Sons London combines heavy cast iron with a polished brass weighing pan, a transfer-printed white ceramic platform, and an ornate red and black shield logo badge. The piece stands beneath a detailed figural lion crest finial mounted on the central upright column, framed by turned metal finials on either side. Visible details include crisp mouldings on the shield, aged patination on the dark metal framework, and a classic commercial platform layout. Measuring 51 cm high by 39 cm wide, the compact dimensions suit placement on a kitchen island or a rustic countertop in a home styled with industrial loft decor.

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Victorian quick action scales were commercial weighing devices engineered for rapid, accurate measurements in retail establishments such as grocers, butchers, and bakeries during the late nineteenth century.

These scales were predominantly constructed with heavy cast iron bases for stability, featuring brass pans or brass balance arms, and often incorporated ceramic or glazed porcelain plates for hygienic food placement.

Authentic pieces usually feature stamped or cast maker marks such as Herbert & Sons London, along with trade crests like the lion motif, sand-cast iron frames, and period-correct brass balance components.

In modern interiors, an antique scale serves as a focal decorative object on a kitchen island, sideboard, or pantry shelf, adding historical texture and industrial character to modern culinary spaces.

Clean the cast iron frame with a dry brush and apply microcrystalline wax to prevent oxidation, while wiping brass components gently with a soft cloth to retain their natural aged patina.
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