Brass Apothecary/Gold Scale, Henry Troemner, Philadelphia. Cherry and brass, in glass case, circa 1890-1910. Measures approximately 17.5" wide x 19” tall x 9.25” deep. Two complete sets of weights in original boxes marked “Henry Troemner Phila.” Miscellaneous measuring items included. External metal plate with inscription: “Henry Troemner Maker PHILADELPHIA, PA.” Internal ivory measuring plate with inscription “Henry Troemner Philadelphia.” One knob missing, otherwise very good condition.
Henry Troemner (1809-1873) was a German-American entrepreneur. He started the Henry Troemner Company, known today as Troemner Inc. The company produced balances and scales. Troemner immigrated to the United States in 1832 and settled initially in New York City, then, by 1843, Philadelphia. He began making scales and weights in a partnership in 1840, and then established his own company in 1844. He was commissioned by the United States Mint in Philadelphia to make their balances, which he did so well that he was invited to make the bullion balances for the Department of Treasury. He later made scales for the Mexican Mint, Assay Office in New York, and the San Francisco Mint.
