{"product_id":"antique-salter-spring-balance-no-2-25-lbs-weight","title":"Antique Salter Spring Balance No.2 25 lbs Weight","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAntique Salter Spring Balance No.2 25 lbs Weight\u003c\/h1\u003e\nThis is an original Antique Salter Spring Balance No.2 25 lbs Weight. It is made out of metal with a brass face. The back of the Spring balance is covered by steel\/iron. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe scale is calibrated in lbs up to a maximum of 25 lbs (approximately 11.3Kg). I’m not sure how accurate it is, but it does appear to work!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is quite large at approx. 26.5 cms long (not including the ring and hook), and was Made in England after 1890.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn fair used condition but with surface scuffs, dents and scratches. The ring, hook and back are quite rusty but I haven’t been tempted to polish them as some people prefer the ‘rusty’ look. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpring balances were used from the early 18th Century as they were easy to use with no need to balance the goods. They were quickly adopted by the service industry including the postal service, fishing, farming, groceries\/ fruit shops, butchers, and custom\/ excise. In fact, for weighing all sorts of large and unwieldy objects.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Salter spring balance (scales) would make a great addition to a collection of weights and measures, as a display item at home or the office, weighing that big fish catch or even for Garden flower hanging baskets!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: The photos have been taken with and without flash, hence the differences in colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/tests-measures\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e vintage measuring devices.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42019118121217,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/DSC06978_2.jpg?v=1728045327","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/antique-salter-spring-balance-no-2-25-lbs-weight","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}