Bidspirit auction | French Beranger Mercantile Counter Scale

French Beranger Mercantile Counter Scale - Item/Description: Late 19th to early 20th-century French Belle Epoque mercantile balance housing an internal Beranger mechanical lever system within a rectangular walnut case detailed with boxwood stringing. The design features a thick slab of white Carrara marble supporting dual circular brass weighing plates on cast iron posts, centered by an oval brass escutcheon plate stamped for La Maison Beranger, Usines de la Mulatiere - Lyon with a five-kilogram capacity. This specialized auxiliary leveling link mechanism revolutionized daily European commerce by ensuring uniform force distribution and accurate measurements regardless of off-center weight placement. Material: Brass, Wood, Marble Dimensions: Length: 8”; Width: 19”; Height: 6 1/2” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include scuffing, scratching, light tarnishing. Structurally intact, and in working condition. Age: c. 1900 Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $55 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 807