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Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated
Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated

Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated

$850Sale Price|29% Off

H 71 in W 16 in D 27 in

Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated

By Columbia Weighing Machine Company 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

It's a large floor model penny scale from circa 1920s. This scale was made by the Columbia Weighing Machine Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Glass

Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale
Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale

Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale

$700Sale Price|41% Off

H 45 in W 13 in D 23 in

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 foot hold.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale
Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale

Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale

By Rock-Ola

Located in Norwalk, CT

Penny scales quickly became a platform for creativity in advertising and design, as machines competed to attract the attention of customers on the street.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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Mills American  Art Deco Penny Scale
Mills American  Art Deco Penny Scale

Mills American Art Deco Penny Scale

Unavailable

H 46 in W 18 in D 24 in

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.

Category

20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

O.D. Jennings Co Lollipop Penny Scale
O.D. Jennings Co Lollipop Penny Scale

O.D. Jennings Co Lollipop Penny Scale

Unavailable

H 68 in W 24 in D 20 in

O.D. Jennings Co Lollipop Penny Scale

Located in Aurora, OR

This porcelain enamel beauty is in great condition and still works the old-fashioned way. The O.D. Jennings Company was based out of Chicago and founded in the early 20th century by ...

Category

Early 20th Century Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel

Amazing Marble Quartz Nessen Table Lamp
Amazing Marble Quartz Nessen Table Lamp

Amazing Marble Quartz Nessen Table Lamp

Unavailable

H 27.5 in Dm 5 in

Amazing Marble Quartz Nessen Table Lamp

By Nessen Studio

Located in Papaikou, HI

It's pretty 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
Late 1800s Cast Iron Penny Scale

Late 1800s Cast Iron Penny Scale

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H 67 in W 12 in D 27 in

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
Art Deco Watling Enameled Floor Penny Scale

Art Deco Watling Enameled Floor Penny Scale

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H 48.25 in W 17 in D 25 in

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: 48.25" H x 17" W x 25" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated
Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated

Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated

By Columbia Weighing Machine Company 1

Located in Peekskill, NY

It's a large floor model penny scale from circa 1920s. This scale was made by the Columbia Weighing Machine Co.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale
Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale

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 condition,, Tested and working perfectly,, Accurate weight,,.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Deco American Penny Fortune Scale Character Weight Fate Readings
Antique Art Deco American Penny Fortune Scale Character Weight Fate Readings

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Rare Art Deco/ Machine Age Rx Arcade Penny Scale, RX Scale Mfg.Co Inc
Rare Art Deco/ Machine Age Rx Arcade Penny Scale, RX Scale Mfg.Co Inc

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 condition, accurate weight, retains original key/ keys.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Rare Antique George Salter English Iron Station Platform Penny Scale Northwind
Rare Antique George Salter English Iron Station Platform Penny Scale Northwind

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 Australasian Automatic Weighing Machine Co.

Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Iron

Antique Toledo 8400A American Art Deco Green Enameled Porcelain Penny Coin Scale
Antique Toledo 8400A American Art Deco Green Enameled Porcelain Penny Coin Scale

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. Features the iconic Art Deco Skyscraper design with a glass readout along the top. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco Penny Floor Drugstore Scale with Health Chart
Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco Penny Floor Drugstore Scale with Health Chart

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Carnival Midway Penny Pitch Game
Vintage Carnival Midway Penny Pitch Game

Vintage Carnival Midway Penny Pitch Game

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H 50.5 in W 50 in D 3.5 in

Vintage Carnival Midway Penny Pitch Game

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Nicely scaled carnival midway penny pitch game. Original paint surface.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Fortune Teller Penny Scale
Fortune Teller Penny Scale

Fortune Teller Penny Scale

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H 66 in W 17 in D 25 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
Mills “Trylon” American  Art Deco Penny Scale

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 the new York Worlds Fair of that year.

Category

20th Century American Bathroom Fixtures

Peerless 'Lollipop' Scale
Peerless 'Lollipop' Scale

Peerless 'Lollipop' Scale

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H 68.5 in W 18.5 in D 25 in

Peerless 'Lollipop' Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A 'lollipop' style penny scale by Peerless of Detroit with a porcelain enameled fluted column, tiled standing plate, top coin slot and badge reading "Stop.

Category

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Penny Sidewalk "Lollipop" Scale
Penny Sidewalk "Lollipop" Scale

Penny Sidewalk "Lollipop" Scale

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H 68 in W 18 in D 22 in

Penny Sidewalk "Lollipop" Scale

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Pure Americana, once on the sidewalks in front of markets across America. Wonderful, fully functioning decoration, suitable for use anywhere. Hard too find "lollipop" variety, unusua...

Category

Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Extraordinary Large Scale 1920s Penny Rug
Extraordinary Large Scale 1920s Penny Rug

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 it's glorious color.

Category

Early 20th Century American Rugs

Materials

Cotton, Wool

Set of Six 1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Dining Chairs
Set of Six 1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Dining Chairs

Set of Six 1950s Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Dining Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Sacramento, CA

Slight 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
Set of Six Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs by John Kapel for Glenn of California

Set of Six Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs by John Kapel for Glenn of California

By John Kapel

Located in Sacramento, CA

Two of the cane backs show slight wear consistent with the age of the chairs, as shown in pictures (with penny for scale). Price listed is for the set of six.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Upholstery, Walnut

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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 Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

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Gulfstream Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA

Gulfstream Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA

$4,800

H 70 in W 22 in D 51.5 in

Gulfstream Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Category

Vintage 1970s American Games

Materials

Metal

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Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

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Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

$14,000Sale Price|60% Off

H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Lafayette, IN

This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...

Category

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Materials

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Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored

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.

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Nutwood

Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age
Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age

Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age

$841Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.73 in W 18.9 in D 5.52 in

Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age

By Telefunken

Located in Milano, IT

Vintage Space Age / Pop era Telefunken "KRA" radio, made in Germany and crafted in orange bakelite. Its captivating design and bright color make it very contemporary, and will bring ...

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Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

$4,170 / item

H 47.25 in W 34.65 in D 17.52 in

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

By Müller Möbelfabrikation

Located in Tilburg, NL

Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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By H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

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Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm

Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm

$9,815Sale Price|30% Off

H 70.87 in W 52.76 in D 29.14 in

Vintage 1980s Playmatic Pinball Trailer, Folk Art Design, 134x74 cm

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Toys

Materials

Iron

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$60,764Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette

By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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19th Century Tester Bed
19th Century Tester Bed

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$24,500

H 124 in W 82 in D 89.5 in

19th Century Tester Bed

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...

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Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Percival 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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