Antique Herbert and Sons Lion Topped 10 lb Scale

This exceptional Herbert & Sons Lion Quick Action Scale represents a pinnacle of early 20th-century English commercial weighing technology. Manufactured by the prestigious London firm Herbert & Sons Ltd. (6 & 7 West Smithfield), this 10 lb capacity balance scale exemplifies the craftsmanship and precision that made these instruments indispensable in shops and markets from approximately 1910 to 1945. The scale features a striking cast iron and brass construction, crowned by a heraldic English lion rampant mounted atop a shield-shaped manufacturer's badge—a distinctive hallmark of the brand. Its renowned Quick Action mechanism delivered both accuracy and operational efficiency, though weights were required for use. Measuring approximately 22" tall by 23" wide by 10.5" deep, this authentic antique piece from the early 1900s stands as a testament to functional Victorian and Edwardian design.