Daube & Hopken apothecary balance scale in a wood and glass case, with the original brass weights and factory-printed setup directions present. The paper insert is marked 39 Carlton Avenue, Jersey City, N.J. and N.Y. City Approved Type Serial U-3, placing this as an early laboratory/apothecary balance made in the U.S.A.

• Manufacturer mark reads Daube & Hopken, with the Jersey City address printed on the setup sheet.
• Balance type is apothecary/laboratory, enclosed in a wood and glass case.
• Original brass weights are included and shown in the photos.
• Factory-printed directions for setting up the balance are present inside the drawer.
• Approval/serial marking visible on the plate: N.Y. City Approved Type Serial U-3.
• Condition shows age-appropriate wear, including scuffs to the wood, dust/smudging to the glass, and light surface wear to the metal parts.

Made for precise weighing in an apothecary or laboratory setting, this balance now reads as a display-worthy antique scientific instrument. It would suit a collection of pharmacy, medical, or industrial antiques, or serve as a distinctive cabinet or shelf display piece.