Contraptions.

[nje2791]

Some sort of hyper-accurate weighing machine??

[nje2791]

Wow, it actually looks like it could easily be more modern than something from the 40’s. Looks beautiful.

[tafari]

it is a very great scale, looks like a unique piece

[mountaineer]

That is really nice looking. I guessed a scale also but was not sure for what. I will have to give some thought of something unusual I have. Definitively not anything as great as your scale.

[TUFF Stough]

no wonder it seems like I've read it somewhere.

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[TUFF Stough]

no wonder it seems like I've read it somewhere.

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Absolutely! I wasn't sure if I showed it here or on the old forum. Ah well, it doesn't hurt to show it once more.

not at all, it's indeed inspiring piece of tool that surprisingly survives thru decades, ended on a good hand. might pass thru 100 years.

[wwwEvgeny]

New thread, strange or unusual things you have, let's see what it is! I'll start with one shown earlier.

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this Sartorius scale, bring to me old memories. my first boss has this or similar model in his room. never allowed to use it without his guidance. it is very sensitive and fragile mechanical precision jewelry tool. He used it to weigh diamonds and other pressures stones , when talking to customers. I personally think, it is very impressive accessory for jewelry boutique. it will add great magic for antique atmosphere of the shop. Congratulations to possess this treasure ! it is not easy thing for transportation, after you disassemble, not many can put it back a right way and make it serve it's purpose. this masterpiece certainly will add value to any showroom.

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[wwwEvgeny]

that's why my boss not allowed to touch it, he said if someone make a chip or crack on sapphire Chrystals , this person will be unable to pay for replacement, fixing and cutting new one could loose precision of scale and it's genewaness! this sapphire balance plates are add another beauty faset to it's watch quality of precision

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[Emilio]

I have had it appraised and was offered $1400 by the appraiser without hesitation, I declined because the offer came a bit too fast.

Good idea