{"product_id":"vintage-librasco-kitchen-balance-scales-cast-iron-brass-pans-8-weights","title":"Vintage Librasco Kitchen Balance Scales Cast Iron Brass Pans 8 Weights","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThanks for looking!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA lovely set of vintage Librasco kitchen balance scales, made in England and believed to date from the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe scales pictured are the exact set you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIt's increasingly difficult to find these scales complete with both original brass weighing pans and all eight traditional chessman-shaped brass weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThis example is finished in the less commonly seen \u003cb\u003eblack cast iron\u003c\/b\u003e, rather than the traditional green, providing a particularly attractive contrast with the brass fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMake: Librasco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrigin: Made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApproximate age: 1980–1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eConstruction: Heavy black cast iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo original brass weighing pans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eComplete set of eight brass chessman-shaped weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTraditional mechanical balance scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFully functional and suitable for everyday use or display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eVery good vintage condition throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe scales are fully functional, remain well balanced and are still perfectly usable for their original purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe black cast-iron frame is in very good condition, with no chips to the paintwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eOver the years, the brass pans and weights have developed a lovely deep, naturally aged patina. I've deliberately left them unpolished, as I feel this adds considerably to their vintage character and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eHowever, should you prefer a brighter finish, the brass could easily be polished to restore its original shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA particularly attractive and complete example, equally suited to a traditional kitchen or vintage display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFeel free to ask any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOSTAGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eCarefully packaged and dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 48.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eInternational shipping is also available through eBay's Global Shipping Programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThanks again for looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeace \u0026amp; Good Luck!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Librasco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59283822150006,"sku":"327445872769","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/8270\/0196\/files\/57_5843c4ea-a3da-487f-ac15-789c708aac42.jpg?v=1794139641","url":"https:\/\/www.savetherobot.co.uk\/products\/vintage-librasco-kitchen-balance-scales-cast-iron-brass-pans-8-weights","provider":"Save The Robot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}