Big French antique stick balance in brass

♥ DESCRIPTION ♥ Behold this grand vintage brass countertop scale, crafted in the early 1940s in the Tuscany region of Italy, inspired by a 17th-century Roman model M.D.C.V (1605). An impressive, substantial, and heavy piece, made of solid brass, perfect as a shop scale or countertop scale. Beautiful octagonal base with volute arms and a numbered beam engraved in balance, facilitating weighing using a suspended weight. The counterweight moves back and forth on the beam, balancing the contents in a suspended brass tray. A stunning piece! ♥ DIMENSIONS : 20″ x 19″ (height x width) ♥ WEIGHT : 10.1 lbs ♥ CONDITION: In very good overall condition for its age, with some stains here and there. The tray does not position itself perfectly straight, adding to its charm.