#428 • Christian Becker Chainomatic Style No. 8 Analytical Balance with Wood & Glass Case

Part of November 2026 Fantastic Finds Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 15, 2026 6:23 PM AKST

Category: Decorative Objects

A Christian Becker Chainomatic Style No. 8 analytical balance has a wood-and-glass enclosure, a brass-tone central support, and a Levitt-Ferguson Company dealer plate from Baltimore, Maryland. A printed Christian Becker packing and inspection label remains inside the wooden component box. The Chainomatic mechanism used a fine chain to make small weight adjustments in place of repeatedly handling separate fractional weights. Christopher A. Becker patented his version of the mechanism in 1916. The main case is accompanied by detached balance pans, glass panels, trim, and loose components. The balance is incomplete and partly disassembled, with loose framing that can separate and substantial material loss at a lower case corner. The case measures approximately 16" x 9" x 18" tall and is offered as a restoration or display project.