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Monumental Floor Standing Brass Butcher Scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
A large set of floor standing brass balance scales and graduated weights with bullhead terminal
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Early 20th Century Spanish Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Monumental Floor Standing Brass Butcher Scale
Monumental Floor Standing Brass Butcher Scale

Monumental Floor Standing Brass Butcher Scale

H 61 in W 46 in D 16.5 in
Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of late nineteenth century French iron and bronze butcher's scales is double faced and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales
Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales

Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales

H 10 in W 29 in D 11 in
Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of late nineteenth century French iron and bronze butcher's scales is double faced and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales
Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales

Set of Late 19th Century Double Faced French Bronze and Iron Butcher's Scales

H 7.5 in W 24 in D 9.5 in
Butchers Balance Scales, Advertising Palethorpes’ Sausages
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Butchers Balance Scales, Advertising Palethorpes’ Sausages Palethorpes’ Sausage Scales with Brass
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Vintage 1920s Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Butchers Balance Scales, Advertising Palethorpes’ Sausages
Butchers Balance Scales, Advertising Palethorpes’ Sausages

Butchers Balance Scales, Advertising Palethorpes’ Sausages

H 11 in W 27 in D 13 in
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century butchers steelyard for weighing scale. A good original industrial piece, the
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale

Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale

H 20 in W 36 in D 4 in
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for weighing scale A good original industrial piece, the
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale

Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale

H 14 in W 26 in D 4 in
Oversize steelbridge scale for butcher's use, Kingdom of Sardinia 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Figurative brass Butcher’s weighbridge. Weighs up to 44 pounds. Complete of main “ Romano
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Oversize steelbridge scale for butcher's use, Kingdom of Sardinia 1800.
Oversize steelbridge scale for butcher's use, Kingdom of Sardinia 1800.

Oversize steelbridge scale for butcher's use, Kingdom of Sardinia 1800.

H 49 in W 62 in D 25 in
Antique Decorative Butcher's Steelyard, English, Iron, Weighing Instrument, 1800
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale A good original industrial piece, the
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Antique Early 19th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Decorative Butcher's Steelyard, English, Iron, Weighing Instrument, 1800
Antique Decorative Butcher's Steelyard, English, Iron, Weighing Instrument, 1800

Antique Decorative Butcher's Steelyard, English, Iron, Weighing Instrument, 1800

H 15 in W 39 in D 3 in

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Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales
Located in Tadcaster, GB
This is an exceptional set of very large early 20th century weighing scales from Portugal. There
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales
Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales

Early 20th Century Very Large Brass Butchers Scales

H 48.82 in W 28.35 in D 12.6 in
French Industrial Butcher's Block
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A large scale French butcher's block with a polished steel industrial base. The base is newly
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

French Industrial Butcher's Block
French Industrial Butcher's Block

French Industrial Butcher's Block

H 36.5 in W 39.5 in D 23.5 in
Brass Butcher Scale
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Brass Butcher Scale: Measures:  24" x 36" x 61"
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Butcher Scale
Brass Butcher Scale

Brass Butcher Scale

H 61 in W 36 in D 24 in
Antique Butcher's Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Very unusual and rare large iron butcher's scale with its original china plate and brass bell
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Butcher's Scale
Antique Butcher's Scale

Antique Butcher's Scale

H 21.5 in W 21 in D 11.5 in
Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
An antique brass Portuguese butcher's scale with bull's head figure.     
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale
Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale

Antique Portuguese Brass Butcher's Scale

H 56 in W 46 in D 16 in
19th Century Large Italian Brass Butcher's Scale
Located in New York, NY
19th century large Italian brass butcher's scale. An Italian brass hanging butcher's scale from
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Italian Brass Butcher's Scale
19th Century Large Italian Brass Butcher's Scale

19th Century Large Italian Brass Butcher's Scale

H 42 in W 42 in D 22 in
Monumental 19th Century Spanish Butcher Scale Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental 19th century iron butcher's scale - now as a chandelier. A fantastic statement piece
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Monumental 19th Century Spanish Butcher Scale Chandelier
Monumental 19th Century Spanish Butcher Scale Chandelier

Monumental 19th Century Spanish Butcher Scale Chandelier

H 44.25 in W 92 in D 14.38 in
Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Converted Into A Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic 18th century iron butcher's scale from Spain - converted into a terrific chandelier
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Converted Into A Chandelier
Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Converted Into A Chandelier

Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Converted Into A Chandelier

H 53 in W 75 in D 16 in
Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Converted Into A Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic 18th century iron butcher's scale from Spain - converted into a terrific chandelier
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Converted Into A Chandelier
Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Converted Into A Chandelier

Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Converted Into A Chandelier

H 57 in W 80 in D 16 in
Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Transformed into a Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic 18th century iron butcher's scale from the Catalan region of Spain - transformed into a
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Iron

Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Transformed into a Chandelier
Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Transformed into a Chandelier

Spanish 18th Century Butcher's Scale Transformed into a Chandelier

H 45 in W 66 in D 13.5 in
19th Century Very Large French Iron Butcher Scales with Brass Pans and Weights
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This very large set of iron butcher scales from the late 19th century features brass needles and
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Antique 1880s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Very Large French Iron Butcher Scales with Brass Pans and Weights
19th Century Very Large French Iron Butcher Scales with Brass Pans and Weights

19th Century Very Large French Iron Butcher Scales with Brass Pans and Weights

H 11 in W 28.5 in D 10 in
19th C Double Butcher's Scale by Maco Braga
By Maco Braga
Located in Norwalk, CT
Large double scale with characteristic bull's head decoration. Complete set of weights. Made in
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th C Double Butcher's Scale by Maco Braga
19th C Double Butcher's Scale by Maco Braga

19th C Double Butcher's Scale by Maco Braga

H 49 in W 30 in D 15 in
French 19th Century Grand Scale Cutting Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming grand scale cutting board from the South of France in beech wood. Perfect for a
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Antique 19th Century French Butcher Blocks

Materials

Beech

French 19th Century Grand Scale Cutting Board
French 19th Century Grand Scale Cutting Board

French 19th Century Grand Scale Cutting Board

H 2.75 in W 35.5 in D 26.25 in
19th Century French Hand Painted and Gilt Iron Scale with Paris Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your kitchen counter with this elegant colorful antique butcher scale. Crafted in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century French Hand Painted and Gilt Iron Scale with Paris Coat of Arms
19th Century French Hand Painted and Gilt Iron Scale with Paris Coat of Arms

19th Century French Hand Painted and Gilt Iron Scale with Paris Coat of Arms

H 7 in W 20.5 in D 8 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

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

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

Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery

H 32 in W 24.5 in D 16.25 in
Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale
Located in Birmingham, AL
butcher shop balance scale having the complete set of original weights. This fabulous culinary antique
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale
Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale

Monumental 19th Century Brass Portuguese Butcher Shop or Butcher's Balance Scale

H 47 in W 40.25 in D 22 in
Palethorpes’ Sausage Scale Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, Brass Bell Weights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Palethorpes’ Sausage Scales, Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, with brass bell weights The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Industrial More Folk Art

Palethorpes’ Sausage Scale Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, Brass Bell Weights
Palethorpes’ Sausage Scale Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, Brass Bell Weights

Palethorpes’ Sausage Scale Victorian Butchers Balance Scales, Brass Bell Weights

H 11 in W 27 in D 13 in
Monumental Solid Brass and Iron Portuguese Butcher Shop Scale
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Jaw dropping in size and character, a 19th century brass and gilded iron butcher shop scale with
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Monumental Solid Brass and Iron Portuguese Butcher Shop Scale
Monumental Solid Brass and Iron Portuguese Butcher Shop Scale

Monumental Solid Brass and Iron Portuguese Butcher Shop Scale

H 44.5 in W 24.5 in D 11.5 in
Large-Scale French Butcher's Table with Mounted Iron Motifs and Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French large-scale butcher's table with carved back, mounted steer heads and double knife slats
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Large-Scale French Butcher's Table with Mounted Iron Motifs and Two Drawers
Large-Scale French Butcher's Table with Mounted Iron Motifs and Two Drawers

Large-Scale French Butcher's Table with Mounted Iron Motifs and Two Drawers

H 57.5 in W 79.25 in D 29.25 in
1900s Belgian Butcher Block Table
Located in High Point, NC
Ornate butcher block table from circa 1900, Belgium. This large scale butcher’s block is supported
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

1900s Belgian Butcher Block Table
1900s Belgian Butcher Block Table

1900s Belgian Butcher Block Table

H 35.8 in W 59.4 in D 28.3 in
Italian Iron and Brass Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
A very cool Italian iron and brass hanging scale from a butcher shop, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Iron and Brass Scale
Italian Iron and Brass Scale

Italian Iron and Brass Scale

H 42 in W 50 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century English Butcher's Scale
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Early 20th century large butcher's scale with fantastic lion and Union Jack motif. Original
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Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Butcher's Scale
Early 20th Century English Butcher's Scale

Early 20th Century English Butcher's Scale

H 26 in W 20 in D 12 in
18th Century Iron Butcher's Scale from Spain Transformed into a Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century iron butcher's scale from Spain - now transformed into a terrific chandelier. The
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

18th Century Iron Butcher's Scale from Spain Transformed into a Chandelier
18th Century Iron Butcher's Scale from Spain Transformed into a Chandelier

18th Century Iron Butcher's Scale from Spain Transformed into a Chandelier

H 34.25 in W 52.5 in D 13.75 in
French Brass Hanging Butcher's Scale with Circular Tray from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass hanging butcher's scale from the 19th century. This French scale features a
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Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Brass Hanging Butcher's Scale with Circular Tray from the 19th Century
French Brass Hanging Butcher's Scale with Circular Tray from the 19th Century

French Brass Hanging Butcher's Scale with Circular Tray from the 19th Century

H 38.5 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique French Napoleon III Butchers Scale
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautifully cast iron scale that once used in a French boucher or butcher. There are two
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Butchers Scale
Antique French Napoleon III Butchers Scale

Antique French Napoleon III Butchers Scale

H 10.13 in W 22.25 in D 8.5 in
1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop
By Detecto Scale Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
three immigrant brothers (The Jacobs Brothers) in the butcher supply business. The scale is made of
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Steel

1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop
1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop

1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop

H 14.5 in W 19.5 in D 34 in
19th Century French Butcher Merchants Scale with Bowls
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iron and brass late 19th century French butcher or merchants scale with silver metal hand formed
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Silver, Brass, Bronze, Iron

19th Century French Butcher Merchants Scale with Bowls
19th Century French Butcher Merchants Scale with Bowls

19th Century French Butcher Merchants Scale with Bowls

H 10.5 in W 26 in D 10.5 in
Amyldile butchers scale
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous white Amyldile butchers scale in pristine condition
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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Amyldile butchers scale
Amyldile butchers scale

Amyldile butchers scale

H 21 in W 31 in D 17 in
19th Century French Butcher Scale
Located in San Francisco, CA
Inlaid mahogany and brass on ebonized wood base French butcher scale with removable brass trays and
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Antique Late 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century French Butcher Scale
19th Century French Butcher Scale

19th Century French Butcher Scale

H 8 in W 26 in D 10 in
FINE 19TH CENTURY BUTCHER SCALE WITH STEER ORNAMENT
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine 19th century butcher scale executed in brass with gun metal accent on rod.Great steer
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

FINE 19TH CENTURY BUTCHER SCALE WITH STEER ORNAMENT
FINE 19TH CENTURY BUTCHER SCALE WITH STEER ORNAMENT

FINE 19TH CENTURY BUTCHER SCALE WITH STEER ORNAMENT

H 48 in
Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent antique brass butchers scales 19th century Portuguese, circa 1890 A magnificent set
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Antique 1890s Portuguese Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890
Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890

Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890

H 67 in W 32 in D 20 in
Napoleon III Marble-Top Commercial Scale, 1870s
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Napoleon III period commercial Butcher's scale with marble top and ebonized wood base
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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Napoleon III Marble-Top Commercial Scale, 1870s
Napoleon III Marble-Top Commercial Scale, 1870s

Napoleon III Marble-Top Commercial Scale, 1870s

H 12 in W 34 in D 12.5 in
Butcher's Bench
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Larger scale butcher's bench with polished steel base with three drawers,and original unfinished
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Vintage 1950s French Buffets

Materials

Metal

Butcher's Bench
Butcher's Bench

Butcher's Bench

H 33.5 in W 74.5 in D 27.5 in
Large French Butcher Table
Located in Houston, TX
Very large scale butcher table with honed slate top, the thickness of the top is 1 3/4. Traces of
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Antique 19th Century French Serving Tables

Large French Butcher Table
Large French Butcher Table

Large French Butcher Table

H 34 in W 61 in D 27.5 in
Rustic butcher block side table
Located in Boston, MA
A rustic small scale butcher block table. Could make a great side or coffee table.
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Antique 19th Century American Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Rustic butcher block side table
Rustic butcher block side table

Rustic butcher block side table

H 25.5 in W 30 in D 17 in
Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent antique brass butchers scales 19th century Portuguese, circa 1890 A magnificent set
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Antique 1890s Portuguese Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890
Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890

Magnificent Antique Brass Butchers Scales 19th Century Portuguese, circa 1890

H 67 in W 32 in D 20 in
Vintage Metal Advertising Sign for Victorinox Switzerland
By Victorinox
Located in Retie, BE
). In 1972, the Forschner Butcher Scale Company of New Britain Connecticut became the exclusive
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Advertising Sign for Victorinox Switzerland
Vintage Metal Advertising Sign for Victorinox Switzerland

Vintage Metal Advertising Sign for Victorinox Switzerland

H 57.29 in W 15.56 in D 0.6 in

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English Late 19th Century Large Brass Table Scale and Weights
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning, large brass table scale, made near the turn of the century, England. The scale is no longer operational, but still makes an mighty impact on a space. The scale is made of...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass, Copper, Iron

English Late 19th Century Large Brass Table Scale and Weights
English Late 19th Century Large Brass Table Scale and Weights

English Late 19th Century Large Brass Table Scale and Weights

H 44.75 in W 48 in D 15.75 in
19century English Balancing Scale
By G. None
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19century English balancing scale.
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Antique 19th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

19century English Balancing Scale
19century English Balancing Scale

19century English Balancing Scale

H 26 in W 21 in D 13.5 in
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Butchers Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of butchers scales is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct butchers scales — often made from metal, iron and wood — can elevate any home. Butchers scales have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Butchers scales are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Georgian and industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Dutch Originals, Vincent Pocsik and W & T Avery each produced beautiful butchers scales that are worth considering.

How Much are Butchers Scales?

Butchers scales can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,250, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $34,500.