Antique Apothecary Balance Scales, Quinton & Co Scale

Antique Quinton & Co Apothecary Balance Scales, Redhill, Antique apothecary balance scale by Quinton & Co, bearing the retailer's inscription W. Quinton & Co., 91 Brighton Road, to the front of the original black painted wooden base. The company name and address suggest a connection with Redhill, Surrey. Dating to the late early 20th century, the scales feature a beautifully aged red painted cast iron balance mechanism, with decorative turned details and two contrasting brass weighing pans. The larger suspended pan sits to the left, balanced by a smaller, shallow pan to the right. The mechanism retains its original characterful finish, with attractive surface wear and patination consistent with age and use. The balance is mounted on a substantial stepped wooden base, topped with a white marble slab, providing an appealing contrast to the dark painted wood, aged ironwork and warm golden tones of the brass pans. A charming piece of traditional pharmacy and shop equipment, ideal for an antique apothecary display, country store interior or collection of early weighing instruments. Equally appealing as a decorative object in a kitchen or study. Condition: Displays general age related wear, surface marks and losses to the painted finish, with light  rust to the ironwork and brass pans. The marble top and wooden base show signs of age and use. Please refer to the photographs for the overall condition. +Base+ is 31.5cm at its longest, 11.5cm at its deepest  and 7cm in height.