Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated

We were inspired by this beautiful quilted glass to recreate a period chandelier. This is the type of lamp used in early operating rooms from 1890-1920. The shades are in the shell s...

Some consider this lamp the “Holy Grail” of Industrial lighting and typical of the rare odd objects and lamps you will find on my web pages. You can’t make a more dramatic visual statement than this lamp! The 12 inch aluminum ball head has five lenses and reflectors. Each lens has a large mirror on an out rigger frame dedicated to it. Each mirror is angled to pinpoint the light. So the surgeon can work with no shadows. The lamp and totally articulated with geared adjustments. It will move up and down on a it balanced center point as well as rotate and tilt. The whole unit hangs from a single point and moves with ease balanced by the polished copper weight...

The clipper ship Cutty Sark was an icon of design in 1869 and still remains a model builders favorite. I remember as a child my father building the same shi...

Original whiting sculpt scope coin-operated stereo card viewer from the 1920s. Deposit a penny, pull trigger and look through the viewer to flip through st...

From a recent New York Times story... "If there is one color that deserves extra attention it is turquoise - at least according to Pantone. The company has declared it the color of the year, citing its serene yet invigorating qualities." Who would have known? These unique and beautiful sconce with their rare antique turquoise industrial wire glass...

This mid-1800s child is a “mix” between an early articulated artist model and a lay figure mannequin. It must have been made by special request be...

Beginning in the Late 19th Century, the penny scale offered a means for passersby to quickly check their weight without going to the trouble of seeing a doctor; simultaneously - and perhaps more notably - they provided an irresistible opportunity for businesses to advertise and earn extra revenue. Penny scales quickly became a platform for creativity in advertising and design, as machines competed to attract the attention of customers on the street. This scale - the "LoBoy" model - was produced by the jukebox manufacturing company Rock-Ola in the 1930s and features a Classic skyscraper-inspired Art Deco Silhouette in black and white porcelain enamel. The mirrored glass display features instructions ("Stand Still - Keep Clear") as well as a reference chart which provides 'healthy' weights for men and women by height. The scale itself has been modified to function without needing to deposit a coin. This piece would make a super unique and functional addition to any retro bathroom!

Vintage Coin Operated Carousel Horse Ride Classic American Vintage 25 Cent Coin Operated Carousel Horse Children's Ride By Amusement Equipment Mfg. Ltd. Eldon, MO All Original, Operational When Plugged in, Not Set for Coin Rides...

An antique coin-operated large double singing birds-in-cage, by Bontems, French circa 1900 Spend a penny in style When wound and a 1d. coin inse...

Art Deco red enameled metal floor penny scale by Watling Chicago Co., mirror to front, Measures: 48.25" H x 17" W x 25" D. In good condition. Wear consis...

Art Deco period penny scale by Mills Novelty co. Period green porcelain pedestal with cream colored foot hold.

A Historical artifact once used in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. Maple cabinet with brass plaques and painted iron mechanism. Costing two quarters and a penny to play. Not tested ...