Antique Vienna Cast Iron Grocery Scale

A beautiful antique cast iron grocery balance scale made in Vienna, Austria, featuring elegant Victorian-era industrial design and wonderful aged patina.

This decorative merchant scale has its original brass trays and a detailed cast iron frame with ornamental elements typical for late 19th – early 20th century shop equipment. On the central mechanism, there is a manufacturing mark “JE WIEN”, indicating production in Vienna (Wien), Austria.

Originally used in small grocery stores and market shops, scales like this were essential tools for weighing food and goods. Today, they make stunning decorative pieces for kitchens, restaurants, bakeries, cafés, and farmhouse interiors.

The piece has developed a rich, authentic patina over time, with worn paint and aged metal surfaces that give it strong character and historical charm.

A wonderful collectable object that beautifully represents early European shop equipment.

Condition

In good vintage condition, with visible age and authentic patina.
The cast iron structure is solid and stable. The brass trays show oxidation consistent with age.

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Dimensions

Length: 44 cm
Width: 14 cm
Height: 26 cm

Tray diameter: 16 cm

Shipping & Packing Information

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