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RARE ANTIQUE SALTER’S SILVESTER’S PATENT 300LB BRASS HANGING SCALE. Up for sale is a fascinating piece of British industrial history: a heavy-duty George Salter & Co. circular spring balance trade scale with a massive 300 lbs weighing capacity. This particular model features a beautiful brass faceplate stamped with \'SILVESTER’S PATENT\', signifying the heavy-duty reinforced spring mechanism patented in the late-Victorian era. Unique Custom Safety Plaque:
What sets this scale apart is the incredibly distinct, original red caution badge overlaid across the top of the dial. It reads:
CAUTION: FLASKS MUST NOT BE WARMED UNTIL 10 LBS OF CO2 HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT
This indicates the scale was custom commissioned for industrial, laboratory, or bottling plant use to safely monitor the high-pressure weight of carbon dioxide gas cylinders at the turn of the century.Condition:
* Authentic antique condition with a gorgeous, uncleaned natural brass patina.
* The lettering remains entirely clear and legible.
* Pointer moves and spring retains powerful tension (untested for precise trade calibration).
* Heavy iron hanging loop at the top and industrial load hook below are intact and structurally sound.Perfect as a museum quality display piece, a rustic statement for a brewery/pub, or an authentic focal point for industrial interior design. Shipping Note: This is a exceptionally heavy, solid iron-and-brass tool. It will be packaged securely. Worldwide shipping via Global Shipping Programme (GSP) or local collection welcome.
