This is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) dating to the late Meiji Era (c. 1910). It has silver dots inset on both sides used to measure while a weight is slid down the shaft to determine an exact weight.

Dec 31, 2024 · Japanese Antique Hakari Tenbin Balance Scale Meiji Era with Original Wood Case, Hanging Balance Beam, Stick-Scale Set

Jan 26, 2025 · This is an old Japanese-style handheld weighing scale. This scale or 'Hakari' is around 70 years old. It was a general purpose scale and probably used to measure items like gold, pearls, or tobacco.

An antique balance scale from Kyoto made in the 1930's. This is a complete scale with the original balance weight and storage case. Silver colored but not magnetic. To use this, there are two pivot points the user can hold.

An antique balance scale weight from Kyoto. Most likely from the mid 1800's to the very early 1900's. (Late Edo to early Showa eras) This would have been for a very large scale. It's made of cast iron with a copper or brass insert.

Feb 28, 2024 · This is a scale set with the original balance weight and storage case. A Rare antique balance scale from Osaka with one weight readings. Type: Balance Scale Weight. Special requests accepted within reason.

This is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the late Meiji Era (c. 1910). It has Japanese writing on oneside ( see picture 4) and actual weight 376 g or 13.2 ounces. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale.

The Japanese word 「秤」 (hakari) refers to a scale or instrument used to measure weight. It is a fairly common expression in everyday life in Japan, especially in contexts related to commerce and cooking.

This is an antique Japanese balance scale (hakari) weight dating to the Meiji Era (1868-1912). It has Japanese writing on one side and a shop logo on the other. It is bell shaped with a lanyard ring at the top to adjust up and down a pole scale.

An antique Japanese balance scale from made in the late 1800's - early 1900's. It was used for weighing gold, tobacco and make up.This is a complete scale with the original balance weight. Three pivot points to weigh different scale limits.