Featured in this lot we have a large Fairbanks brass balance beam sliding scale originating from the early 1900's. The scale displays brass construction with iron hardware. The scale shows two sliding weights with the top bar marked up to 1000 pounds and the lower bar marked to 2000 pounds. The scale is marked across the side reading "Fairbanks U.P.R.R." towards the end with "U.P.R.R." near the fulcrum. The piece comes with a set of iron weights and hooked platform for counter balancing. The piece shows good condition overall with some rust and light wear. The scale measures 44 1/2" wide by 11 1/2" tall.