Penny Scale
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Glass
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
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.5 in W 11.5 in D 22 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
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
Category
20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
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
Category
Early 20th Century Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Enamel
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
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stone, Brass
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
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 More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Iron
Peerless 'Lollipop' Scale
Located in Round Top, TX
A 'lollipop' style penny scale by Peerless of Detroit with a porcelain enameled fluted column
Category
Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 51.5 in W 13.25 in D 26.5 in
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
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
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
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Bathroom Fixtures
Materials
Iron
H 67 in W 26 in D 33 in
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
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 48 in W 15 in D 18 in
Fortune Teller Penny Scale
By Watling
Located in Norwalk, CT
penny scale with mirror
Category
Vintage 1940s American Games
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 Bathroom Fixtures
Penny Sidewalk "Lollipop" Scale
Located in Treasure Island, CA
porcelian. Fantastic badge, challenging you to jump on and lay out a penny.
Category
Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
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
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
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Art Nouveau Glass Paperweight with Floral Silver Overlay, c. 1910s
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant paperweight from the early 20th century is expertly crafted of cut glass and floral silver overlay in the manner of Art Nouveau. The translucent glass cube is shaped wit...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Frankart Ash Tray
Located in Water Mill, NY
Art Deco Frankart ash tray or plant holder. Signed. Very good. Unrestored condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
$3,750 Sale Price / set
49% Off
H 30.25 in W 56 in D 21 in
French Art Nouveau Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Art Nouveau Bronze card tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s
This absolutely adorable card tray or pin tray, Vide - Poche, is made of bronze and features in a relief a profi...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
$443
H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 0.6 in
Old Japanese wooden rabbit figurine/20th century/carved animal
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden rabbit made in the Taisho to Showa eras (20th century) in Japan.
The sculptor's name is engraved on the bottom, and it seems to have been carved by a person named "O...
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
$230,525 Sale Price
33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Daum & Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table Lamp, 1915
By Daum, Charles Ranc
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....
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Gothic Revival Harp By Sebastian Erard
By Sébastien Érard
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and elegant Regency Satinwood and parcel-gilt double action Harp from the workshop of the famous harp and piano maker Sebastian Erard (1752-1831), decorated in the Grecia...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
$15,072
H 66.93 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
Giant Natural Clam Shell
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Giant natural clam shell.
Category
Vintage 1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
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.
Category
2010s French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
$21,870
H 106.3 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stairs
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Musical Instruments
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
$22,455
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Ronson USA 1938 Art Deco Touch Tip Lighter Junior Bar In Steel & Lacquer
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
Junior barman with touch tip lighter designed by Ronson.
An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in New Jersey United States by The Ronson Co. during the art deco pe...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Steel
$5,062 Sale Price
25% Off
H 7.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.42 in
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Penny Scale For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the penny scale you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each penny scale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect penny scale — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A penny scale is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made penny scale over the years, but those crafted by Columbia Weighing Machine Company, Mills Novelty Company and Detecto Scale Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Penny Scale?
Prices for a penny scale start at $700 and top out at $3,500 with the average selling for $1,625.
Questions About Penny Scale
- 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.
- 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.
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