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French 19th Century Culinary Scale

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
An antique French counter or grocer scale in ebonized hardwood and mahogany inlay with white marble top, circa 1880. The scale is made of hardwood, with each side having a thin inlaid rectangle of more lightly toned mahogany. Both front and back have a glass-front dial with a silver ring and decorative arrow pointers. This enables both the grocer and customer to see the scale’s measurement. The two plateaux are made of copper, which have taken a lovely, antique patina. The scale was manufactured by Trussant et Cie (Trussant & Co.) in Sainte-Livre, east of Bordeaux.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	brass and marble
Condition:	Good. Overall good antique condition.
Creation Date:	c. 1880
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	1427-9
Incollect Reference #:	303396

Dimensions

W.	24.5 in;	H.	8.25 in;	D.	9.75 in;
W.	62.23 cm;	H.	20.96 cm;	D.	24.77 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982