Antique Brass Apothecary Balance Scale
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 14 |
| Estimate | 175.00 - 250.00 USD |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | Fine Art, Art Glass, Books & More Multi Platform |
| Date | August 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Kellies Estate Services |
| Location | Okemos, Michigan |
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 inchesBase Width: 12 inchesBase Depth: 6 inchesBeam 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.
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