Nimes French Provincial Balance Scales, Decorative Aged Gold Iron 48.5cm
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A set of scales retired from the market square, weighing nothing now but light and pinecones.
Nimes is a decorative balance in iron, her turned column rising to a scrolled cross arm crowned with a fleur de lis. From each end hangs a shallow dish on three fine chains, free to swing and settle, and the whole of her wears an aged gold finish rubbed back over dark iron.
At 48.5cm tall she brings a little apothecary romance to a bookshelf, a console, or a dressing table, her dishes holding rings, dried pods, or whatever small treasures need a stage.
Why we love it
- ◆The cross arm, curled scrolls and a fleur de lis crest straight from an old shopfront
- ◆The swinging dishes, hung on fine chains so she moves gently when the room does
- ◆The turned column, a slender baluster stem that carries her height with grace
- ◆The aged gold, rubbed back over dark iron like brass handled for a century
Dimensions & Details
| Size | 33 x 14.5 x 48.5 cm |
| Weight | 1.55 kg net |
| Materials | Iron |
| Finish | Aged gold over dark iron, hand-finished |
| Style | French Provincial · classical · vintage |
| Suitable for | Indoor use |
How to style it
Nimes tells a story wherever small things gather.
- Rest a pinecone or dried pod in one dish and let her lean into it
- Stand her on a dressing table with rings and earrings in her pans
- Browse the rest of our home accents collection
- Pair her with our candle holders for an apothecary shelf
Stylist's TipLeave her slightly out of balance, one dish weighted, one empty. A tipped scale looks like someone just this minute stepped away from the counter, and that is her whole story.
Care & Keeping
Dust with a soft dry cloth or brush, steadying each dish as you go. Lift her by the column rather than the arm, and keep her indoors where the finish stays as intended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the scales actually weigh things?
She is decorative rather than a measuring instrument. The dishes hang and swing like the real thing, but she is here for the romance, not the arithmetic.
What is she made of?
Iron throughout, from the turned column to the chains and dishes, in an aged gold finish rubbed back over the dark ground.
What fits in the dishes?
Small light things, rings, earrings, dried pods, a pinecone, a tealight in its cup. Keep the loads light so she hangs gracefully.
Does she need assembly?
Each dish hangs from its arm by a simple hook, so setting her up is a matter of moments and she packs away just as easily.
Will mine look exactly like the photos?
Very close. The aged gold is rubbed back by hand, so the pattern of wear shifts a little from piece to piece, which is part of the intended character.
Because Nimes is hand-finished, slight variations in patina, texture, and grain are natural and add to the unique character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.
AUSTRALIA & NZ
Australia Post Standard (2-8 business days) free if order is $100 or above (selected metro areas).
Please refer to our shipping page for more information
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
Express Shipping (8-15 business days).
RETURNS
We expect you’ll love your purchases. On the off chance you don’t, we’re pleased to offer a refund or exchange.
We offer Returns on full-priced undamaged items within 30 days of purchase.
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Every order is packed with care & insurance cover, but if anything arrives damaged, send us a photo as soon as possible and we'll arrange a replacement. No need to return the damaged piece.
Very close, but expect small variations. Patina depth, paint distress, and metal aging will differ slightly from unit to unit.
All Château Living orders ship from our Bribie Island warehouse in Queensland. Standard delivery is 3-7 business days, with tracking sent to your inbox the moment your order leaves us.
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