Vintage Berkel shop scales

A fine set of shop scales from the mid-twentieth century by mercantile brand Berkel.

Wilhelmus Adrianus van Berkel was a butcher in Rotterdam in the late 19th century. He invented a cutting edge slicer then evolved his business to manufacture scales. This fine Berkel scale dates from the mid-twentieth century and was used by merchants including butcher's, fishmongers, Boulangers and charcuterie specialists.

It is made with mixed materials including stainless steel. Functional although not calibrated.