Antique Penny Scales
Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated
By Columbia Weighing Machine Company 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful piece of Americana! It’s an authentic penny scale that were often used at drug
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Glass
Antique Toledo 8400A American Art Deco Green Enameled Porcelain Penny Coin Scale
By Toledo Scale Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Toledo Scale Company Model 8400A. Features an enameled green porcelain finish and tiled station
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Metal, Enamel
H 43.5 in W 11.5 in D 22 in
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O.D. Jennings Co Lollipop Penny Scale
Located in Aurora, OR
on to found an amusement company that made everything from scales to vending machines. This scale
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Early 20th Century Other Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Enamel
Late 1800s Cast Iron Penny Scale
Located in New York, NY
Antique cast iron pedestal penny scale by North America Scale Co. with glass dial covering.
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19th Century American Antique Penny Scales
Art Deco Watling Enameled Floor Penny Scale
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco red enameled metal floor penny scale by Watling Chicago Co., mirror to front, Measures
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated
By Columbia Weighing Machine Company 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful piece of Americana! It’s an authentic penny scale that were often used at drug
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Penny Scales
Peerless 'Lollipop' Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
A 'lollipop' style penny scale by Peerless of Detroit with a porcelain enameled fluted column
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Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Metal
Rare Antique George Salter English Iron Station Platform Penny Scale Northwind
By George Salter & Co. Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite museum quality English Imperial penny scale, circa early 20th century. Attributed to
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
H 67 in W 26 in D 33 in
Penny Sidewalk "Lollipop" Scale
Located in Treasure Island, CA
porcelian. Fantastic badge, challenging you to jump on and lay out a penny.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
Extraordinary Large Scale 1920s Penny Rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a knock your socks off 1920s multi color penny rug. Tucked away for years, it has retained
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Early 20th Century American Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Cotton, Wool
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Art Deco Italian Fold-Out Cabinet with Table and Benches in Chestnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fold-out cabinet or highboard with table and benches, chestnut, Italy, late 1940s
This exquisite Italian convertible unit, crafted in the late 1940s and executed in rich chestnut, s...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Chestnut
H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Antique Primitive Pine Iron Banded Studded Dome Top Storage Trunk Chest 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique chest / trunk / box, made of pine with lightly curved dome top, with iron banded edges and studded details. Two black leather handles at sides. Interior re-papered at least t...
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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
H 88.59 in W 80.71 in D 57.09 in
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Delicate and elegant sideboard, veneered with a wonderful textured walnut.
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Nutwood
19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well executed almost life size skull and crossbones pine carving, depicting the remembrance that we all will pass.
Likely a part of a larger religious carving, possibly placed a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Pine
Unusual Art Deco Macassar Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this Art Deco macassar cabinet dates from the 1930s. Center section of cabinet has four fixed internal shelves. Door handle features bone overlay and the top of the ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Bone, Glass, Macassar
Early 19th century painted iron safe
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted iron safe circa 1830.
We are pleased to offer this cast iron safe in near original condition and still functioning today.
Cast fielded panels to front an...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Iron
Daum & Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table Lamp, 1915
By Charles Ranc, Daum
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Daum (Nancy) and CharlesRanc, France, circa 1915. Classy & genuine glass shade by Daum hung at its solid bronze eagle base by Charles Ranc. Height : 14....
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Bronze
Ronson 1936 Art Deco Tourette Geometric Bronze Table Touch Iip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A bronze Tourette desk lighter designed by Ronson.
Very rare desk table Touch-Tip lighter, created in Newark New Jersey by Ronson, at The Art Metal Works Co. during the art deco per...
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1930s North American Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Bronze
2 Reclaimed Mid C. Oak Mission Craftsman Beveled Glass French Swing Double Doors
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Mid Century French Saloon Swinging / Pivot Double Doors. Feature an oak frame with Prairie style lattice shaped center and beveled glass panels. The door is accented with bra...
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Mid-20th Century American Craftsman Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 88 in W 64.5 in D 2 in
Wurlitzer Juke Box
By Wurlitzer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wurlitzer "The Bubbler" juke box. Model 1015CD
Dimensions: Height 60", width 33", depth 25"
CW4607.
This Juke Box plays CD's. We do not have a list of the artist or songs, however it...
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1940s American Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Metal
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
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19th Century Italian Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century.
White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished.
The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror
Excellen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Walnut
H 76.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Industrial 3-Piece Office Set with Desk by Norman Bel Geddes
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Lafayette, IN
Three pieces of iconic mid-century industrial design combine to complete this fantastic home-office suite.
- Simmons dresser/desk (by renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes)
- Goof F...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
H 30.25 in W 56 in D 21 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910
W...
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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Penny Scales
Materials
Walnut
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
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Questions About Antique 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.