Offered here is a pair of antique weighing sets being sold together – a small balance with its pans and a companion selection of traditional brass weights – ideal for creating a striking apothecary or scientific display.
The first set is a classic beam balance with steel arm, fitted with hanging glass pans and matching weights, perfect for styling on a chemist’s, jeweller’s or general store themed shelf. The second is a complementary brass weight set (including graduated pieces in ounces/grams), giving you plenty of scope to arrange them as a cohesive vignette on bookshelves, sideboards or in a shop window. The circular weights make up a complete set, the square weights are original but likely from another set.
 
Antique brass scales and weights like these were widely used in the 19th and early 20th century for pharmacy, jewellery, grocers and laboratory work; today they are especially sought‑after as props and decor for kitchens, home bars, boutique retail spaces and photography. Sold together, this pair makes an instant “ready‑made” display with real period character and warm aged patina.
 
Condition: both sets show honest age‑related wear, surface marks and tarnish, but retain a pleasing shine; the balance stands well and the pans hang freely; weights are present as shown and may have minor dings from use. Both cases open and close cleanly with a working latch and button lock.
 
The cases measure 17.5 x 8.5cm (6.9" x 3.35") and 12.5 x 8.5cm (4.92" x 3.35").