Vintage Penny Scales
Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Art Deco period penny scale by Mills Novelty co. Period green porcelain pedestal with cream colored
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale
By Rock-Ola
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beginning in the Late 19th Century, the penny scale offered a means for passersby to quickly check
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Vintage Carnival Midway Penny Pitch Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicely scaled carnival midway penny pitch game. Original paint surface. Graphic bold design with
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Wood
1970s Marwal Industries Large Scale Zebra Molded Resin Statue or Sculpture
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Marwal Industries large scale zebra molded resin statue or sculpture. Beautiful
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1970s American Other Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Avant-Garde Huge Clip On Statement Earrings Designed by Les Bernard c 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in University City, MO
Avant-garde large-scale clip-on statement earrings designed by Les Bernard c 1980s
The unique large
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Brass
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W 2.25 in L 3.5 in
Wrought Iron White Mid Century Wine Cabinet in the French Taste with Latch
Located in Lomita, CA
cabinets of every scale.
The open wrought-iron frame with two hinged doors with latch feature an opening
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Wrought Iron
'Scratch The Earth, Let The Telephone Ring' original assemblage by Joel Jaecks
By Joel Jaecks
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Scratch The Earth, Let The Telephone Ring' is a rare early example of the small-scale assemblages
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Mixed Media
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Coffee Center Cocktail Table All Glass Curved Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Bent straights” table origins in a game of curves, arising from a two-dimensional surface turning into three-dimensional objects, prospectively contradictory, deceiving the percepti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Cut Glass
H 13.39 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Canvas
Antique Victorian Snooker / Dining Table C1900 & 8 Chairs
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Edwardian metamorphic snooker billiards table /dining table by E.J.Riley Circa 1900 in date restored by the renowned billiards table makers Hamilton & Tucker with a...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Style Lamp Nude with Scarf by Fayral for Max Le Verrier Séréntité
By Max Le Verrier, Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp sculpture nude with scarf SERENITE signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
Patinated metal on marble base, frosted glass.
Design ca. 1930.
Posthumous cont...
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2010s French Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 16.74 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Large Danish Mahogany Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Originally retailed at Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen's most prestigious department store, this large Danish mahogany cabinet references 18th-century British design. Specifically, the g...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Nickel
Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Canvas
Rosewood Ocean Liner Furniture Suite from Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 7
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Main suite set from the liner Giulio Cesare launched in 1920 in Palermo with first voyage from Genoa in 1922. Completely fitted out by the Ducrot firm of Palermo. Excellent cabinetry...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Steel
Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences.
The w...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
Large 19th Century Parker American Carousel Horse
By Parker
Located in Dallas, TX
Carousel Horse (American, 19th C) Wood carved with traces of paint with stand.
An amazing decorative statement; this charming wood carved carousel horse shows character with traces ...
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1890s American American Classical Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Wood
Erich Ginder White Cast Ghost Antler Coat Rack Mid Century Modern Wall Art
By Erich Ginder Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erich Ginder White Cast Ghost Antler Coat Rack Mid Century Modern Wall Art. Item featured is a handmade coat rack by Seattle artist and designer, Erich Ginder. Original retail price ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Resin
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 8 in
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.
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2010s French Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
H 106.3 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Pull Out Bar, France, c. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Macassar ebony bar that pulls out to reveal built-in compartments for barware. Gold leafed base and handle as well as interior details. Original condition from the 1930's. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Gold Leaf
Zenith Model 6S254 Console Radio '1938', Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
The 6-S-254 prominently features Zenith’s tear-drop (tri-angular) shaped dial that was used for the 1938 line only. The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was introduced in Jun...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Wood
Perambulator / Baby Stroller by Luxe - Art Deco Machine Age Streamline Chrome
Located in Littleton, CO
Fantastic early Machine Age Art Deco streamline pram stroller. Ca. 1940s. The body is magenta with chrome sides and chrome bumpers. The hood and interior are plastic and there is a r...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 30 in
Zenith 9S263 Sutter Dial Oval Shaped Console Radio with Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
Zenith 9S263 sutter dial oval shaped console radio with bluetooth This rare Classic console was part of the 1938 Zenith lineup that featured many other radios that used the unique “R...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century German Carved Polychrome Carousel Horse by P. Schneider
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique, circa 1890s, German hand carved and painted wood carousel horse carnival fair ride by Peter Schneider (famous for making the first double decker carousel in 1898).
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Wood
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Mills American Art Deco Penny Scale
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American art deco penny scale was produced by the Mills Industries of Chicago ca. 1935. In
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20th Century American Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
Amazing Marble Quartz Nessen Table Lamp
By Nessen Studio
Located in Papaikou, HI
hard to photograph but I've shown it next to a penny for scale.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Stone, Brass
Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale
By Peerless
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale....Amazing original
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
Evan Penny Hyper Realistic Sculpture
By Evan Penny 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Evan Penny hyper realistic sculpture made for the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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20th Century Canadian Vintage Penny Scales
Antique Art Deco American Penny Fortune Scale Character Weight Fate Readings
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Art Deco fortune penny weight scale from the American Scale Mfg. Co. of Washington DC. Made
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 51.5 in W 13.25 in D 26.5 in
English Penny Farthing Whirligig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
penny farthing the front wheel being the sail. As this rotates in the wind the rider furiously pedals
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Copper, Iron
Curtis Jere Penny Farthing Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large scale wall sculpture of a Penny Farthing cycle with a red painted wooden seat.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Metal
1¢ American Fortune Scale
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Character readings, your wate your fate!
Place a penny in the coin entry and choose your birth
Category
1930s American Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
Christopher Ross Massive Huge Scale 24k Gold Plated Turtle Belt Buckle c 1980s
By Christopher Ross
Located in University City, MO
Christopher Ross Massive huge-scale 24k gold plated turtle belt buckle c 1980s
The humongous large
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1980s American Vintage Penny Scales
Huge Massive Glittering Crystal Turkey Brooch Designed by Lilien c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Huge massive glittering crystal turkey brooch designed by Lilien c 1980s
The large-scale
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1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Andy Warhol: "Giant" Size Large Format Dave Hickey Steven Bluttal Editors
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Pasadena, CA
texts, this enormous 15-pound book is worth every penny of its price... The volume covers both Warhol's
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1980s Pop Art Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Magazine Paper
H 17 in W 13 in D 2.5 in
Phyllis Morris “Cosmopolitan” Neo-Rococo Peach Striped Silk Fauteuil
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
commingling with often large or over-scaled furniture. All together, this created a look that defined Morris
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Silk, Wood
Rare Art Deco/ Machine Age Rx Arcade Penny Scale, RX Scale Mfg.Co Inc
By Detecto Scale Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco Penny scale salvaged from old downtown Buffalo NY drug store, perfect working
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco Penny Floor Drugstore Scale with Health Chart
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco penny floor drugstore scale with original health chart. Amazing
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 48 in W 15 in D 18 in
Cufflinks by Margot de Taxco Feature Enameled Serpent Heads
By Margo de Taxco
Located in Southbury, CT
The Art of Mexican Enamelwork by Penny C. Morrill.
A "collar" of turquoise-colored enamel appears to
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Silver
Stunning White and Black Art Deco Porcelain Penny Scale by Navco
By NAV
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning white and black Art Deco porcelain penny scale by Navco. Amazing design, reminiscent of a
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Steel
Fortune Teller Penny Scale
By Watling
Located in Norwalk, CT
penny scale with mirror
Category
1940s American Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
Mills “Trylon” American Art Deco Penny Scale
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American art deco penny scale was produced in 1939 by Mills Industries, Chicago to tie in with
Category
20th Century American Vintage Penny Scales
Streamliner scale
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Chrome-plated-steel & cast-iron commercial store scale. With its unmistakable debt to the
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1930s Unknown Vintage Penny Scales
Sexist Strength Tester Or Trade Stimulator One Penny
Located in Hollywood, CA
levers. Strength is measured on separate scale. We are not game experts and this is being sold as a
Category
1930s American Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Horoscope Coin-Op Scale
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A classic skyscraper shape in great working condition, and original paint. Put in a penny, and the
Category
1930s American Vintage Penny Scales
Set of Six 1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Dining Chairs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Sacramento, CA
scratches on some chairs, as shown in pictures (with penny for scale). Price is for the set.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Maple
Lake Crescent.
By Clyde Butcher
Located in New Orleans, LA
is a magnificent piece of art… as a photographer, I am only sharing what I witness.”
The scale and
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Photographic Film
Set of Six Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By John Kapel
Located in Sacramento, CA
slight wear consistent with the age of the chairs, as shown in pictures (with penny for scale). Price
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Scales
Materials
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
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Vintage Penny Scales For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vintage penny scales is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and aluminum, all vintage penny scales available were constructed with great care. Vintage penny scales have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage penny scales to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and folk art vintage penny scales are of considerable interest. Detecto Scale Company, Marwal Ind. Inc. and Mills Novelty Company each produced beautiful vintage penny scales that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Penny Scales?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,663, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $2,600 highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Penny Scales
- What is a penny scale?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023A penny scale is one of the first coin-operated vending machines ever made. When you deposit a penny and stand on the scale, the machine displays your weight in pounds on a dial. The first penny scales appeared in drugstores, carnivals and other public places during the 1880s. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of penny scales.
- Who invented the penny scale?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Percival Everitt is believed to have invented the penny scale. He obtained the first patent for one in England in 1884. The first penny scales arrived in the U.S. in 1885 and were popular methods of tracking weight through the 1930s and 40s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of penny scales.
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