A red-painted cast iron scale with a 10 lb capacity, consisting of a fork-like weighing arm and a steel measuring bar. The counterweight is shaped like a small bird, which slides along the metal bar to balance the scale. The base is heavy and textured for stability, designed to sit on a counter or table.
This type of balance was used to weigh small goods such as produce, dry goods, or household items. Its decorative cast bird and bright red paint suggest it may have been intended for display in a general store or domestic setting.