Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Metal and glass
Distinguishing marks
There is a clear brass label shown in the photos
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
21" high and 21" long
Long Description
This Antique Toledo scale has the most recent Patent Date 1914. The brass label is in good condition which indicates a style #612. It cold be a candy scale. The scale measures up to 20 oz. The original paint color was gold. The previous own painted it black which has been flaking off.
History
I purchased this scale around 1980 from a hardware/ garden supply store that was closing up in Downtown Plymouth, Indiana.
Photos
For Sale?
No
Most of these Toledo counter…
Most of these Toledo counter scales now sell at auction in the $75.00- $150.00 range. Values for them topped out for them in the late 1980's, along with demand for General store type items like coffee grinders, display cabinets and cash registers.