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Mid-19th Century English Iron and Copper Hanging Trade Spring Balance

A one of a kind! Created in England circa 1850, this “Peson” (or spring balance scale) was used in butcher shops to weight animals ( pigs, sheep, veal, etc.). Made of wrought iron and copper, the scientific instrument with double hooks for hanging purpose, could hold up to 250 pounds of meat. The piece features […]