Auction details
Medical Library of Gerald I. Sugarman, MD
offered by
133 Kearny Street
4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 
|
Title: Coin-Operated Floor Scale
Author: ** Description: Peerless Junior Scale (so stated). 65x17½, beveled mirror column, large swivel top mirror, brass and steel fittings, white ceramic base with blue tile platform; coin slot and weight levers lettered "Drop, One Penny" and "Press Down" in red.A popular form of health entertainment until the 1940s, penny scales such as this one are now becoming increasingly scarce. A striking decorative piece of Americana. Heading: zzc(Scales)Place Published: Detroit Publisher: Peerless Weighing Machine Company Date Published: [1920-1930] Condition reportRed paint flaking off, but still legible; tiles soiled, otherwise very good. Not known to be in working order. Additional freight charges apply.
ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
View PBA Galleries next auction.Similar lots up for auction |
5890139
