558. French Pendulum Scale. 5-3/4" high. Gilded brass, with quadrant face calibrated in oz. (0-2) and round plate 2-7/16" in diameter. Mounted on octagonal wood base, 5-1/16" wide, with four brass legs. Base decorated with three allegorical figures and fancy brass edging. Markings: "N.B." (Narcisse Briais, maker.) "Bte SGDG" (patent reference). Modele Depose." (Warranted). Most likely made for export to England.