Early 20th Century Brass Wage Scale with Cast Iron Frame reading hardware JM - 081022 - 104831

JM - 081022 - 104831

AB - 103897 - 083121

Shows minor signs of wear including a detached dust cover

M: 38" - 41"

Early 20th Century Brass Wage Scale with Cast Iron Frame reading hardware JM - 081022 - 104831Cast iron balance scale with polished brass pans and original brass calibration weights. Sometimes referred to as a "wage scale," these compact balances were commonly found in apothecaries, general stores, and industrial offices where accurate weight calculation was necessary for pay, trade, or measurement. The base is heavily cast with geometric latticework and decorative finials at the fulcrum, showcasing the overbuilt utility of the period. Twin