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An antique hanging balance scale featuring dual brass pans suspended by chains from a central iron beam.
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An antique hanging balance scale featuring dual brass pans suspended by chains from a central iron beam.
Hanging balance scales have been used for centuries by merchants and traders around the world to accurately weigh goods, currency, and precious metals. Their design relies on the principle of equal-arm leverage, serving as a fundamental tool of commerce before the advent of digital weighing technology.
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- Dimensions
- 31ʺW × 12ʺD × 25ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition with natural patina, surface wear, and oxidation appropriate for its age. Good antique condition with natural patina, surface wear, and oxidation appropriate for its age. less
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