A vintage balance scale designed for domestic or retail use, featuring a heavy cast iron base and beam finished in a mid-green paint. The instrument is equipped with two removable brass pans: one large, deep oval scoop and one smaller, flat circular pan intended for weights. The central vertical indicator is topped with a decorative fleur-de-lis style finial. The front of the cast iron base features embossed lettering identifying its capacity.
Transcription: TO WEIGH 4 LB
The use of pounds as a unit of measurement aligns with British Imperial standards of the early to mid-20th century. No manufacturer or brand marks are visible on the body of the scales.
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