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A Lovely Set of Chemist’s Precision Beam Scales by the Renowned British Maker Oertling.
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A Lovely Set of Chemist’s Precision Beam Scales by the Renowned British Maker Oertling.

1900 - 1920
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For the pharmaceutical enthusiasts! A lovely set of chemist’s precision beam scales by the renowned British maker Oertling. The scales a re-set in a hardwood framed and glazed case with later sign written detail for Cope & Taylor, Pharmaceutical Chemists formerly of Derby. The scales would make a great statement piece of a quirky home or shop interior or repurpose as a desk light or similar. Please see the other items that we have listed.

This piece is later hand sign written.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Designer Antiques4u has dated these Oertling Chemist Precision Scales to the 1920s.

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SA994745
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For the pharmaceutical enthusiasts! A lovely set of chemist’s precision beam scales by the renowned British maker Oertling.
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The scales a re-set in a hardwood framed and glazed case with later sign written detail for Cope & Taylor, Pharmaceutical Chemists formerly of Derby.
Designer Antiques4u

The scales would make a great statement piece of a quirky home or shop interior or repurpose as a desk light or similar. Please see the other items that we have listed.

This piece is later hand sign written.

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Designer Antiques4u has dated these Oertling Chemist Precision Scales to the 1920s.

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SA994745
Dealers Internal Ref
HF1225
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An Oertling precision chemists beam balance scale with a brass mechanism housed inside a glazed timber cabinet featuring gilded gold typography.
A lovely set of chemist’s precision beam scales by the renowned British maker Oertling.
Ref: SA994745
An Oertling precision chemists beam balance scale with a brass mechanism housed inside a glazed timber cabinet featuring gilded gold typography.
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FAQs

Precision beam scales were utilised by pharmacists, chemists, and scientists to measure minute quantities of substances with extreme accuracy. The enclosed glass cabinet prevented draughts and dust from affecting the delicate balanced mechanism during measurement.

These instruments typically feature brass mechanism components, steel or agate pivot points, and counterweights. The protective outer cabinet is usually constructed from hardwoods such as mahogany or oak with float glass panelling and adjustable brass feet for levelling.

Authentic pieces generally feature maker marks or maker plates etched onto the brass beam or stamped onto the casing, such as those by recognised British instrument makers. Look for signs of fine engineering including agate bearings, original levelling bubbles, and gilded gold leaf typography on the glass balance case.

A precision scale serves as a focal point when displayed on a dark wood office desk, bookshelf, or console table. It pairs effectively with leather-bound books, antique globes, and understated architectural elements to create a scholarly or industrial atmosphere.

Dust the timber case regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid placing the item in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent wood movement. The brass mechanism should be left unpolished to preserve its natural oxidisation, or cleaned gently with a dry microfibre cloth without removing the case.
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