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A Impressive Large Set of Metal Beam Balance Scales Produced by De Grave & Co. London.
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A Impressive Large Set of Metal Beam Balance Scales Produced by De Grave & Co. London.

1900 - 1920
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A impressive large set of metal beam balance scales produced by De Grave & Co. London. (Please check the sizes as these scales are much bigger than they look on the photographs). The scales have brass pans suspended on chains. The scales were a very important part of commerce in the early 20th century, and this is reflected by the number of excise marks that have been stamped on them when they underwent checks for accuracy. The excise marks span the reigns four monarchs from the last years of Queen Victoria through to George VI. These scales are very well made and of great historical interest & are of museum quality. They would make a great addition to the home or a wonderful display piece in an upmarket retail setting, & they still work! All that history for £595

Dimensions:- height 104cm, width 95cm,depth 28.5cm and brass pans diameter 28.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated these Brass Beam Balance Scales to the 1920s.

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SA865329
Dealers Internal Reference
HF977
Description
A impressive large set of metal beam balance scales produced by De Grave & Co. London. (Please check the sizes as these scales are much bigger than they look on the photographs). The scales have brass pans suspended on chains.
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The scales were a very important part of commerce in the early 20th century, and this is reflected by the number of excise marks that have been stamped on them when they underwent checks for accuracy.
Designer Antiques4u

The excise marks span the reigns four monarchs from the last years of Queen Victoria through to George VI. These scales are very well made and of great historical interest & are of museum quality. They would make a great addition to the home or a wonderful display piece in an upmarket retail setting, & they still work! All that history for £595

Dimensions:- height 104cm, width 95cm,depth 28.5cm and brass pans diameter 28.5cm

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated these Brass Beam Balance Scales to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA865329
Dealers Internal Ref
HF977
Designer Antiques4u
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2020
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Archive I A large hanging brass beam balance scale featuring stamped lettering, suspended chain links, and two circular brass pans.

A Impressive Large Set of Metal Beam Balance Scales Produced by De Grave & Co. London.

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A large hanging brass beam balance scale featuring stamped lettering, suspended chain links, and two circular brass pans.
A impressive large set of metal beam balance scales produced by De Grave & Co. London.
Ref: SA865329
A large hanging brass beam balance scale featuring stamped lettering, suspended chain links, and two circular brass pans.
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  • ObjectScales
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Bronze
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsHorizontal beam, Suspended chains, Circular pans, Stamped lettering
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 28.5 cm (11 in)

This large set of metal beam balance scales dates from the 1920 period and follows a Victorian style. Constructed from brass and bronze with a warm gold colour, the piece comprises a horizontal beam suspended from a chain link, a central pointer indicator hanging below, and two circular brass pans held by multiple thin chains. Numerous excise marks are stamped across the metal surfaces, recording accuracy checks spanning four monarchs from the late reign of Queen Victoria through to George VI. The scales measure 104 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 28.5 cm deep. Today, these functional industrial loft scales work and serve as a display piece in a home, suitable for placement on a kitchen island or within an upmarket retail setting. The metal surfaces display visible wear and historical stamps from decades of commercial use, highlighting their historical interest.

FAQs

Beam balance scales were standard precision instruments used in trade, pharmacies, and municipal weights and measures departments during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to ensure accurate commercial standards.

These instruments were predominantly constructed from solid brass, bronze, and iron components to ensure dimensional stability, structural durability, and long-term resistance to corrosion.

Authentic examples feature stamped maker marks, official municipal verification stamps, hand-cast brass components, and period-correct details such as iron pivot points and linked chain suspensions.

Balance scales can be suspended as a focal feature above a kitchen island, displayed on a large sideboard, or integrated into an industrial-themed office or library.

Dust the metal regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes that strip the natural aged patina; apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to prevent further oxidisation.
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