{"product_id":"vintage-continental-gilt-metal-and-green-onyx-balance-scale-mid-20th-century","title":"Vintage Continental Gilt Metal and Green Onyx Balance Scale, Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA decorative vintage balance scale combining richly ornamented gilt metal with polished green onyx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe central standard is formed from turned and shaped sections of translucent green onyx, displaying attractive natural veining in pale green, cream, and soft brown tones. Gilt-metal fittings accent the stone throughout, including a foliate base mount, turned collars, and an ornate upper balance arm with scrolling acanthus-inspired decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspended from fine gilt chains are two shallow circular weighing pans, creating a symmetrical and highly decorative silhouette. The piece stands on a broad circular green onyx base raised on small gilt feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore decorative than utilitarian in character, this type of balance scale was often produced as a desk, library, or interior accessory, where the symbolism of balance and justice added visual and thematic appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49031632355583,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/551562A8-6BED-4BB1-8E4C-43D0F8AEDAED.png?v=1786994917","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/products\/vintage-continental-gilt-metal-and-green-onyx-balance-scale-mid-20th-century","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}