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Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest
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Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
Sold 21 October 2026 · Elmgarden
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Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest

Decorative Large Brass Balance Shop Scales

I super looking set, the slightly dished pans are hung on brass chains from the main column which has a decorative foot and is set with a ball and eagle finial on the top

The scale is 21” high and 22” wide,

GB300

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Brass Balance Shop Scales to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA763357
Dealers Internal Reference
GB300
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Description
Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest

Decorative Large Brass Balance Shop Scales

“
I super looking set, the slightly dished pans are hung on brass chains from the main column which has a decorative foot and is set with a ball and eagle finial on the top.
Elmgarden

The scale is 21” high and 22” wide,

GB300

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Brass Balance Shop Scales to the 19th Century.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA763357
Dealers Internal Ref
GB300
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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An upright antique brass balance scale featuring a central fluted pillar topped with an eagle crest, holding two suspended pans on chains. SOLD21 OCT 26
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Archive I An upright antique brass balance scale featuring a central fluted pillar topped with an eagle crest, holding two suspended pans on chains. SOLD21 OCT 26

Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest

Archive II An upright antique brass balance scale featuring a central fluted pillar topped with an eagle crest, holding two suspended pans on chains. View II
Archive III An upright antique brass balance scale featuring a central fluted pillar topped with an eagle crest, holding two suspended pans on chains. View III
Archive IV An upright antique brass balance scale featuring a central fluted pillar topped with an eagle crest, holding two suspended pans on chains. View IV
Archive V An upright antique brass balance scale featuring a central fluted pillar topped with an eagle crest, holding two suspended pans on chains. View V
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An upright antique brass balance scale featuring a central fluted pillar topped with an eagle crest, holding two suspended pans on chains.
Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest
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An upright antique brass balance scale featuring a central fluted pillar topped with an eagle crest, holding two suspended pans on chains.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsEagle finial crest, Fluted column pillar, Suspended chain pans, Cast decorative base
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

Brass balance scales were utilised extensively in traditional shops and markets for weighing dry goods, spices, and coinage prior to the adoption of digital weighing apparatus.

These items were predominantly cast and forged from brass and bronze, often featuring brass pans suspended by link chains and mounted on sturdy cast metal bases.

Authenticity is typically determined by natural patination, casting marks, maker stamps on the beam or base, and the presence of hand-finished joinery rather than modern machine welding.

They function effectively as tabletop curiosities or shelf displays in studies, kitchens, or libraries, adding historical texture alongside books and ceramics.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft cloth. Harsh chemical polishes should be avoided to protect the historical oxidation and natural aged patination.
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