1800's Cast Iron Hanging Balance Beam Scale 3 Hooks Original Counterweight

Description

A very decorative hanging balance beam scale
Made of cast iron with embellished finial in Victorian taste
It retains the original 3 hooks and counterweight
A trade or mercantile scale - possibly butcher's for meat or poultry, or used in the farm to measure cotton, tobacco or else
An early measuring tool dating back to the 19th Century, American
All original
Measurements: Approx. 17" long x 11" overall, the diameter of the weight is 2"
Weighs about 2 lbs. 4 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original and unaltered

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original and unaltered

Dimensions:
Height: 11 in.
Width: 17 in.
Depth: 2 in.

Category: Home Accents
Origin: United States
Materials: Brass, Cast Iron

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original and unaltered

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1800's Cast Iron Hanging Balance Beam Scale 3 Hooks Original Counterweight

Lot 0827

Estimate $70-$220

Feb 24, 2026, 7:22 PM EST

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