Apothecary Balance Scales
This set of apothecary balance scales features a wooden base housing a mechanism supporting a brass beam with two pans suspended below. The beam is delicately balanced, designed for precise measurement, and the base provides a stable platform. These scales would have been used for accurately weighing ingredients in a pharmacy or laboratory setting, showcasing a blend of functionality and craftsmanship typical of the era.
Condition & Collectibility
These scales exhibit signs consistent with age and use, including patina to the brass and wear to the wooden base. While the mechanism appears intact, the functionality is not assessed. These scales are of interest to collectors of scientific instruments, antique tools, or those with an appreciation for historical pharmacy and laboratory equipment.
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