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Late 19th Century French Apothecary Scale
Located in Bellport, NY
A French goose neck brass and mahogany apothecary scale. Two drawers with brass pulls, solid
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Double Bronze/Brass Apothecary Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a gilt bronze/brass double apothecary scale. It depicts an upside down bronze Corinthian
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Brass

Double Bronze/Brass Apothecary Scale
Double Bronze/Brass Apothecary Scale
H 19 in W 17.75 in D 5.5 in
Vintage Table Top Apothecary Scale in Walnut & Brass, c. 1940's
Located in Deland, FL
A great design piece to round out your space. Vintage, unique and a rare find. Make it yours today!  
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Oak

Set of 9 Antique Brass Scale Weights in Wood Block Apothecary 1920s
Located in Dayton, OH
1920's brass apothecary scale weight set including nine weights (one 50 gram, three 100 grams, one
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Vintage 1920s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale with stand and storage drawer cabinet. It
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Apothecary precision scale, travelling set, France 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Precision travel scale, pharmaceutical use. The box is made of oak wood. The scale can be
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass Scientific Pharmacy Apothecary Pan Balance Scale 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique set of scales featuring a rectangular wood base, brass hardware and pans. Dimensions
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Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large 1940s Vintage Industrial Apothecary Laboratory Teaching Scale Balance
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare 1940's vintage large-scale teaching scale/balance. Scale stands a massive 50" tall and was
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Iron

Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1, Circa 1890s
By Henry Troemner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1—Circa 1890s This Henry Troemner
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance
By Bayliss & Coulthard
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm.
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy and very large, 7 pound scale weight, hourglass form.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Old Suspended Balance Scale in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative 1950s balance scale in Apothecary style. Its made from solid brass and comes with two
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Old Suspended Balance Scale in Brass
Old Suspended Balance Scale in Brass
H 29.53 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
19th Century American General Store Apothecary Grain Paint Hand Stenciling
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Beautiful 19th century general store large scale yellow pine apothecary in old surface. Found in
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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Wood

Precision demountable scale for travel, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Apothecary traveling scale entirely demountable. All the pieces fits inside the front drawer. Oak
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gold/Apothecary Desktop Scale in Cherry and Brass by Henry Troemner
By Henry Troemner
Located in South Newfane, VT
Vintage precision gold / apothecary scale in a cherrywood and glass case, created by Henry Troemner
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
A large and highly decorative pair of 19th century brass apothecary balance scales with 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Vintage Apothecary's Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautifully restored French apothecary’s scale with barrel weights.
Category

Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Vintage Apothecary's Scale
Vintage Apothecary's Scale
H 7 in W 12 in D 5 in
Antique Becker & Sons Apothecary Scale
By Becker's Sons of Rotterdam
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a rare, antique apothecary scale made by Becker & Sons of New York, circa 1903. The
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Antique Early 1900s American Primitive Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique Becker & Sons Apothecary Scale
Antique Becker & Sons Apothecary Scale
H 12.25 in W 15.75 in L 12.25 in
Vintage Brass & Marble Apothecary Scales
Located in Bellport, NY
An English brass and marble based Apothecary Scale.
Category

Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Jars

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Italian Marble and Brass Apothecary Scales
Located in Asheville, NC
Italian brass and marble apothecary scales are in wonderful condition. Brass has turned pillar
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Early 20th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Cased Apothecary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This unique French apothecary scale sits in a ebonized wood and glass case. The front of the case
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Antique 19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Cased Apothecary Scale
French 19th Century Cased Apothecary Scale
H 15.75 in W 14.13 in L 15.75 in
20th Century Italian Fulgor Vintage Jeweler Apothecary Scale, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
This is a scarce midcentury jewelers or apothecary scale by Fulgor, Italy. Date: 26th of January
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Vintage 1960s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique English Mahogany and Brass Apothecary Scale Signed R. Avery Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany and brass apothecary scale signed R. Avery Company, London, circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Brass Apothecary Scale by "J. Florenz Wien, Vienna", Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Viennese brass apothecary scale made by "J. Florenz Wien," official maker for the Imperial
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Monumental Gilded Iron and Brass Italian Apothecary Scale on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent 19th-century Italian apothecary scale, with dimensions of 27" x 43" x 44", is a
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

French Apothecary Brass Scales, circa 1800s
Located in Houston, TX
Found in Southern France, these brass and wood apothecary scales where used in French pharmacies
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Antique 19th Century French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Exceptionally Large Scale French 19th Century Steel Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Southampton, GB
A wonderful example of a French glazed display case. Constructed from steel, this would have been used within a shop/chemist to display items for sale. Extremely heavy, original inte...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Steel

19th Century Apothecary or Pastry Weight with Horn Bowls
Located in Copenhagen, K
This set of Napoleon III period pastry, or apothecary scales features a double faced ebonized
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Antique 1860s European Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble

1900s French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This antique apothecary scale was made in early 20th-century France. Supported by a sturdy metal
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

1900s French Metal Scale
1900s French Metal Scale
H 18.9 in W 15.7 in D 9.1 in
Jockey Scale by W & T Avery
By W & T Avery
Located in New Orleans, LA
Craft. From jockey scales such as the present piece to high precision apothecary scales, butcher scales
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Jockey Scale by W & T Avery
Jockey Scale by W & T Avery
H 37 in W 32.88 in D 24.13 in
W. & T. Avery English Jockey Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
jockey scales such as the present piece to high precision apothecary scales, butcher scales, and grain
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Oak

W. & T. Avery English Jockey Scale
W. & T. Avery English Jockey Scale
H 37.5 in W 35 in D 22.5 in
Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery
By W & T Avery
Located in New Orleans, LA
jockey scales such as the present piece to high precision apothecary scales, butcher scales and grain
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery
Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery
H 32 in W 24.5 in D 16.25 in
Large Boxed Antique English Commodity Scales in Mahogany and Brass, circa 1880
By Thurston and Sons
Located in Bath, GB
When you look at this superb set of Apothecary scales, it's hard to believe that it all dismantles
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century Wood Mounted Copper Reliefs of Shakespeare Scenes
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
an apothecary scale (Merchant) and lyres (Much Ado). All other elements are identical, with the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Metal, Copper

Vintage Fisher Scientific Co Mini Apothecary Portable Scale Balance in Box
By Fisher Scientific
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage small Fisher Scientific Company apothecary balance in wooden case. Includes 2, 5, and 10
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale English glass apothecary jar with decoupage Royal coat of arms and gilding, 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Glass

Materials

Glass

Apothecary Jar
Apothecary Jar
H 26 in Dm 13 in
Regency Apothecaries Box
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A good example of a mahogany cased apothecaries box with bottles and scale the back with a hidden
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Regency Apothecaries Box
Regency Apothecaries Box
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
19th c. Brass Scale
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. Brass Scale from an Apothecary stamped Paris. Beautiful detail at the top with simple
Category

French Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

19th c. Brass Scale
19th c. Brass Scale
H 29 in W 32 in D 9 in
Gilt Bronze and Brass Apothecary Scale with Dolphin and Serpent Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellished with stylized dolphins and serpents, this gilt bronze and brass apothecary scale was
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1940s Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Apothecary Scale Balance with Weights
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular 1940's vintage Type BB analytical scale/balance by William Ainsworth & Sons Inc of
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Maco Braga Brass Apothecary Balance Scale
Located in San Mateo, CA
Brass apothecary style balance scale. This is marked J.A.L Portugal in numerous places. The scale
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cased Balance Scale, Indian, Brass, Apothecary Measure, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased balance scale. An Indian, brass apothecary measure, dating to the mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Indian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand with Weights
Located in Pomona, CA
Beautiful Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale stand with a set of 30 pieces scale weights
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mahogany Apothecary Balance Scale by Christian Becker, New York
By Christian Becker Inc.
Located in Savannah, GA
Double balance scale featuring a mahogany wood case, black glass platform, lift front glass side
Category

Vintage 1910s American Other Scientific Instruments

Industrial Apothecary Torsion Balance
By Torsion Balance Company
Located in San Jose, CA
Industrial apothecary pharmaceutical torsion balance scale from the early 1900s. Balance is encased
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

19th Century Monumental Handblown Apothecary Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful blue large-scale apothecary jar is in great condition and loaded with bubbles
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Country Bottles

Materials

Glass

Early 1900's Apothecary Scale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful example of early 1900's weights and balance scale, with functioning parts and original
Category

20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Early 1900's Apothecary Scale
Early 1900's Apothecary Scale
H 8.25 in W 13.5 in D 7 in
French Apothecary Metal Scale
Located in Austin, TX
A decorative Apothecary Scale in burnt orange enamelled metal with brass plateaux.
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Apothecary Metal Scale
French Apothecary Metal Scale
H 5.5 in W 13.75 in D 5.5 in
Apothecary's / Assayer's Scales
Located in Culver City, CA
As well as being interesting to look at these scales have lots of knobs and leavers to fiddle with
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Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Apothecary's  / Assayer's Scales
Apothecary's  / Assayer's Scales
H 18 in W 18 in D 11 in
A Pair of Apothecary Century Scales
Located in New York, NY
A highly unusual pair of ornamental scales in precisely fashioned lacquered brass supported by a
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Scale, Green Glass Apothecary Jars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of large scale green glass apothecary jars with gilded lids and labels, English circa 1860
Category

20th Century English Jars

Materials

Glass

Large Pair of 19th Century Brass Apothecary Balance Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
A large and highly decorative pair of 19th century brass apothecary balance scales with 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large English Apothecary Jars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of large scale English apothecary jars with painted labels and gilded lids, circa 1880
Category

20th Century English Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Industrial Big Medical Balance
Located in Retie, BE
Big Medical Scale used in Hospitals and Pharmacie - Apothecary balance/scale - Made by Etabl
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Big Medical Balance
Vintage Industrial Big Medical Balance
H 82.68 in W 14.18 in D 20.08 in
17th Century Pottery Apothacary Jar with the Legend "P.Lavdanvm" En
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A rare small scale apothecary drug jar for Laudinum ( tincture of opium) . Decorated in blue and
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large-scale apothecary style cabinet, with striking red Chinese characters. Please contact us for
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Early 20th Century Apothecary Cabinets

Chinese Medicine Cabinet
Chinese Medicine Cabinet
H 61.75 in W 53 in D 20 in
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Apothecary Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the apothecary scale you’re looking for. Each apothecary scale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an apothecary scale — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right apothecary scale, those designed in Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made apothecary scale over the years, but those crafted by Becker's Sons of Rotterdam and Christian Becker Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for an apothecary scale at 1stDibs is $700, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $1,850 for the highest priced.
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    Apothecary scales were used in the early 20th century for accurate measurements of medicinal ingredients. Measurements were taken based on the grain, scruple, dram, ounce and pound. Find an assortment of apothecary scales from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.