Antique Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scales

2104-1440C (Click to Inquire About This Item)

11H x 24W x 10D

Location: Baton Rouge

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Antique Cast Iron & Brass Balance Scales make a great centerpiece on the kitchen island, or the foundation for a flower or fruit arrangement!  Heavy cast iron base features an axle in the middle with a needle pointer, and a known amount of weight was placed into the pan, with the product being sold or measured into the flared-rim pot.  Ubiquitous across Western society for over a century, such relics were gradually replaced with spring weights then finally digital scales.  Perfect for adding an Old World touch to your decor.
Circa early 1900s
Measures 11H x 24W x 10D