$1,778
Gold Standard Balance by B. Dearborn, Boston, c. 1890, the balance beam stamped B. Dearborn's Gold Standard Balance Boston. Massachusetts. , supported on two turned wooden pillars with hinged arrest mechanism and copper pans suspended on fine link chains all housed in a mahogany cabinet with glazed back, sides, and front doors, ht. 28, wd. 32 3/4, dp. 16 1/2 in. Note: According to history with the balance, it is thought that this "Bullion Scale" was in use by Bank of America Loan & Trust Co., Providence, Rhode Island, about 1890.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-07-25