antique vintage pharmacy medical doctor's tool SCALE NR

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NO RESERVE auction for a WORKING and ACCURATE 1 oz. capacity wood box balance scale! Brass knob in front raises and lowers the entire mechanism inside the wooden housing. T is a bubble level on top of the marble shelf and two brass leveling legs with spin knobs to do so. Brass plaque stamped N Y C approved type no. 17 serial number W-2. Front plate reads: Henry Troemner maker Philadelphia Pa. Capacity 1 ounce. Glass enclosure flips up to reveal the scale itself. It's quite accurate. It measures approx. 14" long, 8" tall, and 6" deep. Since 1838, Henry Troemner has enjoyed a long history as the leader in the field of precision measurements. Originally he recieved a contract to make scales for the US Mint because he did such an extraordinary job with apothacary scales. The company started as a manufacturer of scales, balances and weights in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Henry Troemner, a German immigrant, was originally a locksmith and learned the balance craft after he arrived in Philadelphia. From the beginning, Troemner earned a reputation as being a manufacturer of high quality products. The business grew steadily after the discovery of gold in California during the 1840's as the company was known for its bullion and assay balances. Henry Troemner's three sons continued to develop and grow the business, and by the early 1900's Troemner read more

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