Antique Cast Iron Steelyard Hanging Balance Beam Farm Scale 3-Hook Counterweight
This is an authentic, primitive 19th-century (circa 1850s–1880s) cast iron steelyard hanging balance beam scale, likely manufactured by an American tool maker such as Westwood or Whitmore. This highly collectible piece features a heavy pear-shaped poise/counterweight sliding along a notched calibration beam measuring roughly 20 inches in length. Complete with its original three-hook assembly used for suspending livestock carcasses, grain bags, cotton bales, or tobacco leaves, it displays a beautiful dark, rustic patina with hints of historical red paint accents on the headpiece. This particular variant with its distinct arrowhead pointer design is a rare find in such intact condition, making it perfect for industrial farmhouse decor, country store displays, or antique tool collections. Funtional!
Selling as Pictured 092226BS