Antique pressed metal shipping scale. Manufactured during the early 1900's this Young America weighing scale was used for general store items and parcels. The pressed tin metal body is painted in black with only the image of a young patriotic sailor holding the American flag on either side.
The brass front dial displays weight up to 20lbs and has been calibrated with the metal framed tile on top which swivels freely.

These antique scales were common in post offices and country stores at the turn of the 20th century. This would make a great addition to any antique country store display or could still be used as a scale today in a modern household in the kitchen.

Marked on side: Young America
Marked underneath balance: 111-3

A great addition to your vintage scale or kitchen decor. This would make a great unique gift for a birthday or housewarming.


MEASUREMENTS

Antique scales measure 8.5 inches long by 6 inches wide by 9.5 inches tall and weighs 5lb 4oz.

CONDITION

In good used condition with signs of use commensurate with age. There is a hairline crack on the tile and some flaking on the decals. The mechanism moves freely. There are some rust spots where the scale is attached to the base (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).

Shop Ref: Box No. 27

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