Vintage 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
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Iron
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
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Wood
1970s Marwal Industries Large Scale Zebra Molded Resin Statue or Sculpture
By Marwal Ind. Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Marwal Industries large scale zebra molded resin statue or sculpture. Beautiful
Category
1970s American Other Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Avant-Garde Huge Clip On Statement Earrings Designed by Les Bernard c 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in University City, MO
Avant-garde large-scale clip-on statement earrings designed by Les Bernard c 1980s
The unique large
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Brass
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W 2.25 in L 3.5 in
Wrought Iron White Mid Century Wine Cabinet in the French Taste with Latch
Located in Lomita, CA
cabinets of every scale.
The open wrought-iron frame with two hinged doors with latch feature an opening
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Wrought Iron
'Scratch The Earth, Let The Telephone Ring' original assemblage by Joel Jaecks
By Joel Jaecks
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Scratch The Earth, Let The Telephone Ring' is a rare early example of the small-scale assemblages
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Mixed Media
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Coffee Center Cocktail Table All Glass Curved Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
“Bent straights” table origins in a game of curves, arising from a two-dimensional surface turning into three-dimensional objects, prospectively contradictory, deceiving the percepti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Cut Glass
H 13.39 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Style Lamp Nude with Scarf by Fayral for Max Le Verrier Séréntité
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp sculpture nude with scarf SERENITE signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays.
Patinated metal on marble base, frosted glass.
Design ca. 1930.
Posthumous cont...
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2010s French Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 16.74 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
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 Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Iron
H 106.3 in W 157.49 in D 118.12 in
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Canvas
Art Deco Macassar Ebony Pull Out Bar, France, c. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Macassar ebony bar that pulls out to reveal built-in compartments for barware. Gold leafed base and handle as well as interior details. Original condition from the 1930's. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Gold Leaf
Zenith Model 6S254 Console Radio '1938', Bluetooth
By Zenith
Located in Oakland, CA
The 6-S-254 prominently features Zenith’s tear-drop (tri-angular) shaped dial that was used for the 1938 line only. The 6-tube 3-waveband Zenith 6-S-254 (6S254) was introduced in Jun...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Wood
100-Record Retro American Seeburg Select-O-Matic V-200 Jukebox
Located in London, GB
100-Record Retro American Seeburg Select-O-Matic V-200 Jukebox,
American, c. 1955
Dimensions: Height 149cm, width 91cm, depth 68cm
This stylish vinyl jukebox is a classic Americ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Ris & Selldorf German Post-War "Sunball" Chaise
By Ris and Selldorf
Located in New York, NY
German Post-War Design (1969) "Sunball" yellow fiberglass spherical shaped adjustable chaise with brown cushions, pivoting tray and backlight on a round base. (RIS & SELLDORF)
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Fiberglass, Upholstery
Art Deco Baby Blue Glass Perfume Bottle
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this stylish Art Deco style baby blue glass perfume bottle. Lovely item with no damage, just minor signs of use.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Glass
Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early French Nouveau influences.
The w...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Iron
Orange Marigold Amber Coupe Champagne or Sorbet Ice Cream Glasses, Set of 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of five Mid-Century Modern orange carnival glass coupe champagne cups. This set of glasses will be a colorful addition to your barware. Each cup has a round, clear-footed base,...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Glass
1880s Odd Fellows Lodge Banner from Dakota
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 1880s Odd Fellows Lodge all-seeing eye banner from Centerville, Dakota. Excellent hand painting and lettering. Centerville was platted in 1883. Dakota became the states of Nort...
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1880s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Silk
Pinball Rolling Stones Collector 1980s Completely Revised
Located in Paris, FR
Collector pinball, first rolling stones pinball 1980s,
functioning completely revised, in excellent condition.
Exceptional collector piece.
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Steel
German Hand Carved Wood and Painted Carousel Horse with Saddle Seat 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
German hand carved wood and decorative painted carousel horse with flowing mane, hairy tail, upholstered saddle seat, original glass eyes, and mounted on a wrought iron scrolled brac...
Category
19th Century German Folk Art Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 48 in W 60 in D 12 in
1 OF 3 DESIGNER DOLCE & GABBANA SHOPS CLOTHES RAiLS FROM BOND STREET LONDON D&G
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 3 Dolce & Gabbana retail shop display rails from Bond Street London
Please note the delivery fee liste...
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20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Metal
H 71.26 in W 55.52 in D 18.41 in
Carnival Midway Punk Knockdown Goat Game
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage carnival punk. Unusual goat named "Billie". Knock "Billie" over and win the prize.
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Canvas
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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 Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Enamel, Chrome
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
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Stone, Brass
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
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Iron
Evan Penny Hyper Realistic Sculpture
By Evan Penny 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Evan Penny hyper realistic sculpture made for the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Category
20th Century Canadian Vintage Penny Scale
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
1940s Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Brass, Enamel
H 51.5 in W 13.25 in D 26.5 in
English Penny Farthing Whirligig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
penny farthing the front wheel being the sail. As this rotates in the wind the rider furiously pedals
Category
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Copper, Iron
Curtis Jere Penny Farthing Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large scale wall sculpture of a Penny Farthing cycle with a red painted wooden seat.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Metal
1¢ American Fortune Scale
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Character readings, your wate your fate!
Place a penny in the coin entry and choose your birth
Category
1930s American Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Iron
Christopher Ross Massive Huge Scale 24k Gold Plated Turtle Belt Buckle c 1980s
By Christopher Ross
Located in University City, MO
Christopher Ross Massive huge-scale 24k gold plated turtle belt buckle c 1980s
The humongous large
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1980s American Vintage Penny Scale
Huge Massive Glittering Crystal Turkey Brooch Designed by Lilien c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Huge massive glittering crystal turkey brooch designed by Lilien c 1980s
The large-scale
Category
1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Base Metal, Brass, Gilt Metal
Andy Warhol: "Giant" Size Large Format Dave Hickey Steven Bluttal Editors
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Pasadena, CA
texts, this enormous 15-pound book is worth every penny of its price... The volume covers both Warhol's
Category
1980s Pop Art Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Magazine Paper
H 17 in W 13 in D 2.5 in
Phyllis Morris “Cosmopolitan” Neo-Rococo Peach Striped Silk Fauteuil
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
commingling with often large or over-scaled furniture. All together, this created a look that defined Morris
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Silk, Wood
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
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome, Iron
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
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 48 in W 15 in D 18 in
Cufflinks by Margot de Taxco Feature Enameled Serpent Heads
By Margo de Taxco
Located in Southbury, CT
The Art of Mexican Enamelwork by Penny C. Morrill.
A "collar" of turquoise-colored enamel appears to
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Silver
Stunning White and Black Art Deco Porcelain Penny Scale by Navco
By NAV
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning white and black Art Deco porcelain penny scale by Navco. Amazing design, reminiscent of a
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Steel
Fortune Teller Penny Scale
By Watling
Located in Norwalk, CT
penny scale with mirror
Category
1940s American Vintage Penny Scale
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 Vintage Penny Scale
Streamliner scale
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Chrome-plated-steel & cast-iron commercial store scale. With its unmistakable debt to the
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Penny Scale
Sexist Strength Tester Or Trade Stimulator One Penny
Located in Hollywood, CA
levers. Strength is measured on separate scale. We are not game experts and this is being sold as a
Category
1930s American Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Horoscope Coin-Op Scale
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A classic skyscraper shape in great working condition, and original paint. Put in a penny, and the
Category
1930s American Vintage Penny Scale
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
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Maple
Lake Crescent.
By Clyde Butcher
Located in New Orleans, LA
is a magnificent piece of art… as a photographer, I am only sharing what I witness.”
The scale and
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Photographic Film
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
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Penny Scale
Materials
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
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Vintage Penny Scale For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage penny scale available at 1stDibs. Each vintage penny scale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and aluminum. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage penny scale — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage penny scale is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco and folk art styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage penny scale over the years, but those crafted by Detecto Scale Company, Marwal Ind. Inc. and Mills Novelty Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Penny Scale?
Prices for a vintage penny scale start at $225 and top out at $2,600 with the average selling for $1,663.
Questions About Vintage Penny Scale
- 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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