L. Stephenson & Co., Antique American Brass Textile Scale

Early 19th century, brass scythe form scale engraved with 0-16 increments, marked "WOOL 50 YARDS / L. Stephenson & CO. / BOSTON," rod mounted atop a cast iron whale tail form base.

14 3/4 x 17 3/4 x 5 in.

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

L. Stephenson & Co. was established in 1780 as balance and scale manufacturers, and successors to Dearborn. They were located at 143 Broad Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Minor spotting to brass and iron; missing sliding weight on incremental end; overall good estate condition.