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Antique Justice Scales

The Scales of Justice: An English Criminal Judge in Traditional Robes, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is labeled "Juge criminel anglais," which translates to "English Criminal Judge." The figure depicted is wearing a long, flowing robe with a blue undergarment and a red ca...
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1840s Antique Justice Scales

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Paper

19th Century Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period Justice fireback. The personification of Justice balancing
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scales

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Iron

Birmingham Guild Handicraft Arts & Crafts patinated hand-hammered brass chalice
By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
of the stand depicts The Scales of Justice which represents fairness. There are two sides to every
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Justice Scales

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Brass, Enamel

Italian 19th Century Alabaster, Porphyry and Marble Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
lion resting on top, holding the scale of justice and declaration pages. In between each lion are three
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19th Century Italian Antique Justice Scales

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Marble, Porphyry

Early 20th Century German Stoneware Beer Stein
Located in New York, NY
. The judges table is symbolized by “Scales of Justice”. However, this is "Jewish Justice", where the
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Early 20th Century German Antique Justice Scales

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Earthenware

Quattro Virtù Cardinali tempera su tela, arte manierista toscana del XVI secolo
By Cristofano Rustici
Located in Florence, IT
and the snake for the Prudence, washbasin and pitcher for the Temperance, sword and scale for the
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16th Century Mannerist Antique Justice Scales

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Canvas, Tempera

Set of Three Patinated Copper Panels with Repoussé Scenes
Located in London, GB
Lady Justice, holding scales and a sword. On the border’s top, a similar medallion, with two chained
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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Justice Scales

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Copper

Baroque silver Vase with Flowers with a Fruit Tray and a Clock by A. Zuccati
Located in PARIS, FR
, helmeted and armed with a spear and shield. An allegory of Justice, recognisable by its scales, crowns the
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Justice Scales

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Canvas, Oil

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Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
Justitia, the Roman Goddess of Justice, is seated naked and holding the Scales of Justice in her
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Justice Scales

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Silver

Fine and Rare Silver Beaker, Cologne, circa 1600
Located in GB
Virtue; there is a lady with a lamb for Gentleness; one with a sword and scales for Justice, and one with
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Early 1600s German Antique Justice Scales

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Silver

Fine and Rare Silver Beaker, Cologne, circa 1600
Located in GB
Virtue; there is a lady with a lamb for Gentleness; one with a sword and scales for Justice, and one with
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Early 1600s German Antique Justice Scales

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Silver

Chinese export porcelain coffee cups with arms of New York State, 18th century
Located in London, GB
in famille rose enamels with the arms of New York State, one lady holding the scales of justice, with
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Justice Scales

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Period Limestone Fireplace, circa 1900
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
leaves of water and flowers with a curvilinear string course symbolizing Justice and depicted by scales
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Justice Scales

17th Century Dutch Oak Cupboard with the Seven Virtues
Located in Amsterdam, NL
four ‘Cardinal virtues”: *Justitia*, (Justice - with a sword and scales), *Temperantia* (moderation
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17th Century Antique Justice Scales

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Oak

Carved Walnut Panel "The Scales of Justice" Renaissance Style 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique carved walnut door panel. 19th century . Continental. Featuring lady justice, Neptune
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19th Century Antique Justice Scales

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Walnut

19th Century Justice Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Justice fireback. The personification of justice, balancing the scales of
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Justice Scales

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Iron

19th Century Justice Fireback
19th Century Justice Fireback
H 21.26 in W 20.87 in D 0.79 in
Michelangelo Unterperger 'Circle' ca. 1775 "St. Michael Archangel" (71x88x7cm)
Located in Firenze, FI
. Description: The beautiful painting contains an image of Archangel Michael carrying a "justice" scale weighing
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1770s Austrian Baroque Antique Justice Scales

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Canvas, Paint

Unusually Large & Beautifully Detailed Lady Justice
Located in York County, PA
UNUSUALLY LARGE & BEAUTIFULLY DETAILED LADY JUSTICE FLAG POLE TOPPER, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY:
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Justice Scales

18th Century German Louis XV 'Justice' Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
18th century German Louis XV fireback with Justice. The personification of justice balancing the
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18th Century German Louis XV Antique Justice Scales

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Goddess Justice. The personification of justice
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scales

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Goddess Justice. The personification of justice
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scales

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Goddess Justice. The personification of justice
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scales

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Goddess Justice. The personification of justice
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scales

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Iron

Antique Neoclassical Lithograph of "Justicia", Lady Justice and Ostrich
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique neoclassical lithograph after "Justicia" depicts partially nude lady Justice holding
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19th Century Antique Justice Scales

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Glass, Paper, Wood

A Large Architectural Model of a Cathedral
Located in Baambrugge, NL
free masons square and compass. Above this the symbol depicting the scale of justice.
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19th Century French Antique Justice Scales

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Nutwood

A Large Architectural Model of a Cathedral
A Large Architectural Model of a Cathedral
H 68.51 in W 18.9 in D 38.19 in
Metal Shield/Crest, circa 1850
Located in Surrey, BC
images on the face of the ornamental crest include the Scales of Justice as well as a horse and a steer
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Late 19th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Justice Scales

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Iron, Tin

Metal Shield/Crest, circa 1850
Metal Shield/Crest, circa 1850
H 36 in W 30 in D 6 in
Original English Dairy Slab
By William Smith & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
on a scale. This slab features an image representing blind justice holding her scales in a perfect
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Early 19th Century English Antique Justice Scales

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Ironstone

Original English Dairy Slab
Original English Dairy Slab
H 2.44 in Dm 16 in
18th Century Nevers French Revolution Tin-Glazed Faïence Dish, L'équité
By Nevers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Justice. Showing a scale balancing the symbols of the commoners with the symbols of the nobility. On the
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Justice Scales

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Earthenware

Antique French Neo Gothic Style Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
shield with stripes having the scales of justice on one side and a sword and plumed pen on the other
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Justice Scales

Antique French Neo Gothic Style Trunk
Antique French Neo Gothic Style Trunk
H 32.75 in W 84 in D 31 in
ODD FELLOWS CEREMONIAL GAVEL, MADE FOR A PHYSICIAN IN TEXAS
Located in York County, PA
eye of God, an axe, the bow of Rebekah, a heart-in-hand, a snake wrapped around a staff, the scales of
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Justice Scales

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Wood

Double Eagle Silver Plated Victorian Figural Napkin Ring, American, circa 1885
By Middleton Silver Plate Co. 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
Plate" with scales of justice logo; and the inventory number "74". The ring is in almost perfect
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1880s American Victorian Antique Justice Scales

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Silver Plate

Capodimonte Gold Ceramic Statuette 'Libra’
By Capodimonte
Located in Milano, IT
. Firstly, the shapes of both the fruit and its leaves resemble the sign's symbolization of justice and
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19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Justice Scales

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Gold

Head of Anubis
Located in London, GB
while testing their knowledge of the gods and their faith. He placed the heart of the dead on the scales
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Antique Justice Scales

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Wood

Head of Anubis
Head of Anubis
H 7.49 in W 5.91 in L 7.49 in
Extremely Rare 36 Star Flag With A Six Color Overprint
Located in York County, PA
-pointing sword in her right hand and the scales of justice over her head. She is flanked by a cornucopia, a
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19th Century American Antique Justice Scales

Vintage Brass and White Opaline Glass Scale, England, circa 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English lady justice scale in white opaline glass and with brass hardware. The beautiful brass
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Justice Scales

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Brass

18th / 19th Century French Neoclassical 'Justice' Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
personification of justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Justice Scales

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat and later Isis, of
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Justice Scales

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Iron

Antique Lady Justice Sterling Silver Repousse Strainer, 3.48 toz, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
blindfolded Lady Justice holding the Scales of Justice and Sword bordered by floral and foliate decoration
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Early 20th Century English Antique Justice Scales

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Sterling Silver

Antique Scarce Christofle Silver Plate Grape Rack
By Christofle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with two coils. Hallmarked on base of vine with '20', 'figural hallmark with scales of justice,' and
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Early 20th Century European Regency Antique Justice Scales

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Silver Plate

Northern European Birch Decoupage Side Table in Biedermeier taste, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
sitting in the scales of justice while one found wanting is being tossed into the flames. A single drawer
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Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Justice Scales

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Birch, Pine, Paper

Antique English Scales of Justice
Located in Port Chester, NY
Heavy iron scales, with great porcelain weighing plate. Scales of Justice with the Justice mark
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19th Century English Antique Justice Scales

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Iron, Brass

English Scale Plate
Located in London, GB
, London & Birmingham. The text is housed in a banner ribbon and the image depicts lady justice with scales
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19th Century English Antique Justice Scales

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Ceramic

English Scale Plate
English Scale Plate
H 0.4 in W 9.26 in D 9.26 in
19th C. French Cast Zinc Architectural Element
Located in Washington, DC
, surrounding "scales of justice". Great large scale, and fabulous original patina.
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19th Century French Antique Justice Scales

Pair of Reposse Placks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of reposse metal plaques featuring scale of justice. Late 19th Century Continental. 1055/10
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19th Century Antique Justice Scales

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Metal

Pair of Reposse Placks
Pair of Reposse Placks
H 13 in W 17 in D 2 in
French Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
richness of the carving justice. Nice smaller scale. From a good old West Coast collection.
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Justice Scales

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Wood, Paint

French Painted Corner Cabinet
French Painted Corner Cabinet
H 70.5 in W 29.25 in D 18.5 in
Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
carving justice. Nice smaller scale. From a good old West Coast collection. No longer a pair
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Justice Scales

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Wood

Painted Corner Cabinet
Painted Corner Cabinet
H 70.5 in W 29.25 in D 18.5 in
Eighteenth Century French Bench Depicting the Day of Judgement
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
. The central panel features two caryatids, one holding the anchor of hope and the other the scales of
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18th Century and Earlier French Baroque Antique Justice Scales

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Walnut

Pair of Scrolls of Shorthand Symbols on Linen, circa 1920s
Located in Madison, WI
communications that blossomed from these symbols, weighing upon the scales of justice, the engines of business
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1920s American Antique Justice Scales

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Linen, Wood

Antique Roman Ceres Intaglio Signet Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
it represents the goddess Ceres, with wheat sheaf and scales of justice. The mount is Victorian
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Justice Scales

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Agate, 9k Gold

Set of Victorian Marble Topped Oak Scales with Porcelain Plate
Located in London, west Sussex
, brass weights and trims, and a porcelain plate that depicts Lady Justice in the center. The scales
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Justice Scales

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Marble, Brass

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An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The round paperweight framed in black marble, with porphyry and sienna marble and other marble specimens. The center in sienna marble with carved bearded male head
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1850s Italian Grand Tour Antique Justice Scales

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Belgian Black Marble

Pair of French 19th Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Sphinxes on Porphyry & Bron
Located in Hudson, NY
Made in France circa 1840s this finely cast pair of sphinxes are represented in the recumbent position most associated with the form. Showing on both figures are two hieroglyphic car...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Justice Scales

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Porphyry, Bronze

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Antique Justice Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique justice scales for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and iron, all antique justice scales available were constructed with great care. Antique justice scales have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique justice scales to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Baroque, Arts and Crafts and louis xv antique justice scales are of considerable interest. Many antique justice scales are appealing in their simplicity, but Capodimonte, Edward Barnard & Sons and Francois Auguste Hippolyte Peyrol produced popular antique justice scales that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Justice Scales?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $10,987, while they’re typically $241 on the low end and $105,690 highest priced.