Art Deco Watling Enameled Floor Penny Scale

Art Deco Onyx Pedestal, square top and base, square column with relief carved arcs. 36" H x 12" W x 12" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.

Art Deco Burl Elm Occasional Table, circa 1930, the rounded rectangular top above urn-shaped trestle and supports, with an under tier on brass mounted scroll feet. 28.5" H x 34.5" W ...

Beginning in the Late 19th Century, the penny scale offered a means for passersby to quickly check their weight without going to the trouble of seeing a doctor; simultaneously - and perhaps more notably - they provided an irresistible opportunity for businesses to advertise and earn extra revenue. Penny scales quickly became a platform for creativity in advertising and design, as machines competed to attract the attention of customers on the street. This scale - the "LoBoy" model - was produced by the jukebox manufacturing company Rock-Ola in the 1930s and features a Classic skyscraper-inspired Art Deco Silhouette in black and white porcelain enamel. The mirrored glass display features instructions ("Stand Still - Keep Clear") as well as a reference chart which provides 'healthy' weights for men and women by height. The scale itself has been modified to function without needing to deposit a coin. This piece would make a super unique and functional addition to any retro bathroom!

A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Shows some minor w...