Bidspirit auction | Antique Brass Apothecary Balance Scale

Antique Brass Apothecary Balance Scale - Authentic antique balance scale featuring a brass beam, dual weighing pans, and a fitted wooden storage drawer which holds a set of original brass metric weights and handling tweezers for precise measurement. Used historically by pharmacists, jewelers, chemists, and scientific laboratories, this scale is both a functional scientific instrument and an attractive display piece. The scale retains its original patina and presents beautifully with its complete set of weights. Height: 12 inches Base Width: 12 inches Base Depth: 6 inches Beam Length: 8.5 inches. The scale exhibits significant age-related tarnish and oxidation across the brass components, with minor verdigris present on the weights. The wooden base displays surface scuffing and a prominent one-inch chip on the front upper edge. The weight set is partially incomplete, and the purple felt lining shows heavy wear and fading.