Salter Spring Balance No. 60 T Mk II

Updated August 6, 2026

Lot number121
Estimate50.00 - 150.00 USD
Auction98 Pony Road Estate Auction
DateAugust 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM MDT
Auction houseNorth American Auction Company
LocationBozeman, Montana

Crafted in England by George Salter & Co., this antique trade spring balance (Model No. 60M MK II) represents a classic piece of mid-century industrial utility. The scale is constructed with a heavy brass face plate and robust iron framework, meticulously designed to weigh up to 60 pounds in fine two-ounce increments. It employs a distinctive dual-readout system, combining a circular clock-face dial for fine measurements with a lower vertical slot that tracks heavy structural loads across multiple spring revolutions. Originally utilized in bustling marketplaces, agricultural centers, and shipping docks, its warm, aged patina and striking mechanical details have transitioned it from a rugged piece of hardware into a highly sought-after collector's item for rustic farmhouse and industrial interior design.

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