Antique detecto no.2 cast iron balance scale 10lb

Updated August 6, 2026

Lot number	132
Category	Antiques & Furniture
Auction	Vintage & Antique Estate Finds
Date	August 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Auction house	Auction X Inc.
Location	Hamilton, ON

Title: Antique detecto no.2 cast iron balance scale 10lb DESCRIPTION: Up for auction is a heavy-duty antique Detecto No. 2 balance scale, originally manufactured in Brooklyn, NY. Crafted from solid cast iron with double metal pans and a front notched poise beam, this piece carries a authentic 10-lb weight capacity stamped directly on the base. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: This is a prime example of mid-century industrial utility. It features a natural, time-earned patina with subtle surface rust and distressing that cannot be replicated. Whether you are an antique scale collector, an interior designer, or looking for a centerpiece for rustic farmhouse decor, this scale offers incredible character and visual charm. SPECIFICATIONS: - Brand: Detecto Scales (The Jacobs Bros. Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.) - Model: No. 2 - Stamped Capacity: 10 Lbs - Construction: Heavy Cast Iron body, metal pans, brass/metal sliding weight mechanism - Included: Scale body, double pans, notched beam with sliding counterweight, and original weights as shown in photos. CONDITION & PATINA: Sold in as-found, authentic vintage condition. It exhibits rustic surface oxidation, original finish wear, and age marks consistent with a historical commercial piece. Mechanism moves, but it is being sold primarily as a decorative collectible, prop, or restoration candidate.

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