What a great estate find!
This scale is porcelain over cast iron and very heavy, weighing 14 lbs and 13 oz. Its a Model 1505 - 240 GRM and has a brass plaque on front. Made by The Torsion Balance Co. in New hotsell York. Included are 3 weights Toledo 1 lb, 8 oz, and 4 oz. There are also 5 “K” NAFIS glass flasks and one test tube. The scale has some stains that I could not remove. What a great piece to use or display!
This item is heavy. We will probably ship glass pieces separate. We will adjust shipping as needed upon purchase.
"The Torsion Balance company was established on September 7, 1897. The Corporation had its principal place of business at 92 Reade Street, New York, NY. The company has continuously manufactured and sold Torsion Balances. The principal markets for the Torsion Balances were retail druggists, who used them in compounding prescriptions, and users who needed a precision weighing device that could be used under the adverse conditions."
Product code: Antique Torsion Balance Co. Scale hotsell 1505 with weights and glass measuring flasks RARE