Tobacco Scale.

19th Century Tobacco Scale with solid brass deep cupped weight and load pans, cast iron beam, base, and balance needle. The scale uses the Roberval system, and equal arm beam with the pans above the beam, stabilized by a leg and a stay underneath the beam, thus preventing the pans from tipping as they move up and down. Embossed with “France 2 Kilo.” France, Ca. 1890. Tobacco Scale (C939). Dimensions: 7.5”H x 13”W; Bowl: 6” Diam. Additional Shipping: $30.