Vintage English Griffin & George Brass and Cast Iron Scale

Description

Vintage industrial quadrant paper balance scale by British scientific instrument manufacturer Griffin & George Ltd.

A rare and unusual specimen, … more Vintage industrial quadrant paper balance scale by British scientific instrument manufacturer Griffin & George Ltd.

A rare and unusual specimen, dating to the mid-20th century, featuring an unusual up-curved single arm form with weighing pan on the opposite side. Known as an unequal arm balance scale, this sophisticated variety builds the counterweight into the device.

Having a single long triangle shaped brass arm inset with white celluloid black numbered register, self indicating lever with very fine tip, brass cylindrical tube body fitted with brass hardware, rising on a sturdy triangular shaped painted black cast iron base, resting on two fixed feet and single adjustable height brass screw foot. Includes original patinated brass weighing pan and hanger. Signed, retaining original metal plaque label, Patent No 697961, stamped in relief "Made in Britain". circa 1950s

Dimensions:
13.75" High, 13.25" Wide, 5.5" Deep

A wonderful example, with bold metalic coloring, unique dimensional form, and interesting antique apothecary style character make this ideal for use as an office accent piece, sophisticated decorative object or gift to friend in academia.

The Quadrant Scale is intended for measuring the Basis Weight (GSM) of Paper and other sheet materials by weighing a small Test Sample with given dimensions. less