A large kitchen or culinary scale made in Lyon, France circa 1880. This wonderful antique instrument was used to measure various ingredients and products that are epicurean in nature. Its sizable brass plates each contain a multitude of stamps that would have been left by a professional whose job it was to calibrate these weighing machines. These markings, along with its larger size and 40 kilogram capacity signal that this scale would have been used in a commercial setting. Its dials are stylized arrows that will point to one another when the weight of the plate containing the product equals the graduated brass weights that would be added to the other plate. The painted wood base is surmounted by a beautiful piece of white marble. Manufactured in Lyon by Bruyat. Please view the detailed images to see more.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Wonderful antique condition.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Brass, Marble, Paint, Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: France
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Wonderful antique condition.