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French 19th Century Culinary Scale from Lyon

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
A large kitchen / culinary scale made in Lyon, France circa 1880. This wonderful antique instrument was used to measure various ingredients and products that are epicurean in nature. Its sizable brass plates each contain a multitude of stamps that would have been left by a professional whose job it was to calibrate these weighing machines. These markings, along with its larger size and 40 kilogram capacity signal that this scale would have been used in a commercial setting. Its dials are stylized arrows that will point to one another when the weight of the plate containing the product equals the graduated brass weights that would be added to the other plate. The painted wood base is surmounted by a beautiful piece of white marble. Manufactured in Lyon by Bruyat.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, Marble, Painted Wood
Condition:	Good. Wonderful antique condition.
Creation Date:	1880's
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	97-19
Incollect Reference #:	321399

Dimensions

W.	31 in;	H.	9.5 in;	D.	13.25 in;
W.	78.74 cm;	H.	24.13 cm;	D.	33.66 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.