Antique Penny Scales
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Penny Scales
Glass
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Early 20th Century Other Antique Penny Scales
Enamel
19th Century American Antique Penny Scales
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Penny Scales
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Penny Scales
Iron
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Metal, Enamel
Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Scales
Metal
Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Scales
Iron
Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Scales
Cotton, Wool
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2010s American Modern Antique Penny Scales
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Antique Penny Scales
Foil
1960s American Antique Penny Scales
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Antique Penny Scales
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Penny Scales
Gold, Gold Leaf
1970s French Space Age Antique Penny Scales
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Penny Scales
Blown Glass
1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Iron
20th Century Egyptian Antique Penny Scales
Linen, Paper
2010s Czech Modern Antique Penny Scales
Glass
1970s Slovenian Space Age Antique Penny Scales
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Antique Penny Scales
Metal
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Antique Penny Scales
Plastic
2010s Italian Antique Penny Scales
Wool
2010s Italian Antique Penny Scales
Copper, Enamel
2010s European Antique Penny Scales
Iron
- 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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