Antique Rustic Creamy White Mercantile Shop Scale with Hanging Counterweight
Description: A time-honored, double-pan mercantile scale dating to the late 19th-early 20th century. Commonly found in shops and general stores, this style scale was used for accurately weighing goods and other merchandise during this era. Featuring a cast iron body with dual round platforms and a sliding weight beam, this scale reflects the craftmanship and functionality of a bygone era. With its authentic aged patina and solid construction, it also can serve as a decorative accent in a kitchen, office or rustic inspired space.
- Cast Iron Body with rustic creamy white paint
- Serrated beam with sliding pose
- Two round attached cast iron platforms
- Hanging counterweight on beam
Note: Refer to "Condition" below and Photographs
Circa: Likely Late 1800s - Early 1900s
Product Weight: 8 pounds 4 ounces
Dimensions: 13 1/2"x 5 1/4"x 6", Platform: Diameter: 5 1/4
Primary Material: Iron
Maker: Unknown - not confirmed (Detecto Style)
Origin: United States
Maker Marks: No visible maker marks
Condition: Used. Condition commensurate with age and use. Rusty and distressed old paint. Scale appears not to be perfectly zeroed - balanced correctly. May need adjusting if being used for weighing.
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