Barnes No.20096 Industrial Grocer’s Computing Scale – c.1920s, Detroit USA fan vase Large and finely modelled bisque

Large and finely modelled bisque porcelain figural group depicting a romantic couple in conversation

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in conditions that Charles Bean described as some of the worst ever encountered by the AIF

Made in England and bearing the impressed number 2563 with the Carlton Ware backstamp

A striking antique vase with faux bamboo twin handles and charming floral decoration

Barnes No.20096 Industrial Grocer’s Computing Scale – c.1920s, Detroit USA fan vase Large and finely modelled bisqueAn early 20th century automatic computing counter scale, manufactured by Barnes Scale Co., Detroit, Michigan, USA, c. 1920s. Designed for use in general stores and produce counters, this machine calculated price while weighing goods an innovative system before electronic registers. Featuring its original bronze finish, circular glass window showing the internal weight mechanism, curved scale measuring up to 120 lbs, and detachable metal weighing tray.