Antique Glass Apothecary Balance Scale fence cutting The clock is in working

The clock is in working order

Constructed of nailed softwood slats

including wear to the canvas and surface wear to the wood frames

making it both a rustic interior accent and a testament to skilled taxidermy practice of the period

Antique Glass Apothecary Balance Scale fence cutting The clock is in workingEarly 20th century apothecary balance scale with an amber glass pedestal base, metal balance beam, chain suspensions, and two removable glass weighing pans. The beam has decorative wirework and a cast face at the center pivot. Glass pedestal and weighing pans are free of cracks or chips. The glass stem has a small circular manufacturing flaw, as photographed. The iron frame retains an attractive aged patina with light surface wear consistent with age.