Large Henry Troemner Philadelphia Balance Scale. Philadelphia, late 19th‚Äìearly 20th centuryWood, brass, and steelMaker‚Äôs plaque: Henry Troemner, PhiladelphiaPrecision laboratory and commercial balance scale manufactured by Henry Troemner, one of America‚Äôs foremost makers of scientific weighing instruments. The scale features a substantial rectangular wooden base fitted with leveling feet, supporting a central turned column with a finely engineered brass beam and suspended circular metal pans. A front-mounted adjustment crank allows for fine calibration, reflecting the instrument‚Äôs intended use in accurate measurement environments.Mounted to the column is the original graduated scale and pointer assembly bearing the maker‚Äôs name, indicative of Troemner‚Äôs emphasis on precision and standardization. The restrained, utilitarian design is characteristic of late 19th- and early 20th-century scientific apparatus, combining functional engineering with durable craftsmanship.Henry Troemner scales were widely used in laboratories, pharmacies, universities, and industrial settings, and examples such as this are now valued for both their historical significance and sculptural industrial aesthetic. This piece remains an excellent representation of American instrument-making during the period when accuracy and repeatability became essential to modern science and commerce‚ÄúHenry Troemner, Philadelphia.‚Äù Circa 1890-1910.Included is a weight set with original wooden caseDimensions: 31.5‚Äù H x 31‚Äù W x 17‚ÄùThis piece is too large for us to ship and can only be picked up at our warehouse in Sacramento, CA. Pick-up appointments and details can be arranged by calling (916)-642-5193 or emailing hello@annexauctions.com. A shipper of your choosing can also be scheduled. From past experience and reputation, we can recommend CCC Transport (corlancartage@gmail.com or (920) 450-5027). When the lever is turned over to the right side, the left plate rises up off the wood base surface. When the lever is turned to its left side, both plates rest on the wooden base.