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Antique Apothecary Scale and Weights

Item Details

An antique apothecary scale with assorted weights. This balance scale features metal scales and a wooden rectangular shaped base with a single drawer. This balance was commonly used by assayers to measure crushed rock samples (pulp) from which gold or other metals would be extracted and weighed. Also includes a collection of vintage balance weights. There is a paper inside the drawer of the scale with information about the scale.

Condition

- slightly rust, mild rust on metal

Dimensions

10.5" W x 14.0" H x 5.0" D

- Measurement of scale

Item #

17LAX340-043

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