This is a vintage counter balance scale of Beranger design, an instrument type common in British retail and domestic settings. The scale is constructed with a heavy cast-metal base featuring a gold-toned painted finish. It includes two circular, shallow weighing pans made of copper or a bronze alloy, each displaying a dark, aged patina. The mechanical assembly comprises a central beam with a vertical pointer located between two fixed uprights to indicate balance. Each pan is seated on an individual supporting cradle. No maker marks, labels, or inscriptions are visible on the item. Such scales were widely used in groceries and hardware stores during the early to mid-20th century.
Condition report:
The item is in fair vintage condition. There is significant wear and chipping to the gold-toned paint on the base, revealing the dark metal beneath. The copper pans show heavy oxidation and surface patina consistent with age and use. The mechanical function has not been tested, though the component assembly appears complete.
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