Early 20th Century Brass Wage Scale with Cast Iron Frame reading hardware recessed hinges

recessed hinges

while the face retains strong color with only light surface patina

Sweeping black lacquered body with stylized flame or wing motif and a caged opaline glass globe

5419 rounding the iconic Horseshoe Curve near Altoona

M: 38" - 41"

Early 20th Century Brass Wage Scale with Cast Iron Frame reading hardware recessed hingesCast 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