{"product_id":"late-19th-century-french-countertop-scale-with-weights-251-4","title":"Late 19th-Century French Countertop Scale with Weights - 25¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAn evocative late 19th-century French countertop balance scale, combining a warm wooden case with two broad brass weighing pans and an oval glazed indicator set into the front. The restrained, practical construction is softened by the richly aged surfaces: the timber has developed a deep patina, while the brass bears the mellow oxidation and marks of long use. A selection of period weights is included, with graduated brass weights housed in their fitted wooden block alongside heavier cast-iron examples, several retaining their stamped denominations. Together, these details give the set a particularly complete and authentic character.  Balances of this type were everyday equipment in shops, markets, pharmacies, and other commercial settings, where goods were weighed against standardized counterweights. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eToday, the scale has considerable decorative appeal as an object of old-fashioned trade: the symmetry of the twin pans, the contrast of brass and wood, and the collection of individual weights create a strong, graphic composition. Displayed on a kitchen counter or in a retail environment, it brings warmth, history, and the unmistakable character of an old French shop interior. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 8¾\" high x 25¼\" wide x 10¼\" deep  \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 22cm high x 64cm wide x 26cm deep \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54403672932690,"sku":"25574","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC05325_a6a35b59-1e51-4914-8af4-383d05c95c8d.jpg?v=1787821492","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/late-19th-century-french-countertop-scale-with-weights-251-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}