Lot # 101 - Vintage Indian Brass Balance Scale Set in Wooden Case- Dual Weights

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Start Date/Time: 10-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 17-Mar-2026 8:40:00 PM
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Description :

Classic brass balance scale set housed in a fitted wooden case with black velvet interior. Included. Center of the balancing arms is stamped “MADE IN INDIA.” All components are present, making this a fully complete and functional set.

The silver‑colored flat disc weights range from 2 mg to 500 mg, offering fine measurement capability. The brass‑colored cylindrical weights range from 1 gm to 50 gm, covering standard gram increments.

Historical Context: Manual balance scales of this style trace their lineage to centuries‑old weighing practices used in apothecaries, early scientific laboratories, and trade environments where precision was essential. Before electronic scales became standard, these mechanical balances were valued for their reliability, repeatability, and independence from power sources. Sets like this one were widely produced in mid‑20th‑century India, a major exporter of educational and laboratory instruments during that period. They were commonly used in classrooms, small laboratories, and training environments to teach foundational principles of mass, equilibrium, and comparative measurement. The inclusion of both milligram and gram weight sets reflects the instructional purpose—allowing students or technicians to work across a broad measurement range using traditional methods.

Light patina is present consistent with age, and the wooden case closes securely and displays beautifully. A strong choice for collectors, educators, or anyone who appreciates historical measuring instruments.



Dimensions : 11 in L x 6 in W x 2 in D

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