Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated
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Antique Columbia Penny Scale, Coin Operated
About the Item
- Creator:Columbia Weighing Machine Company 1 (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 71 in (180.34 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)
- Style:Industrial (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Peekskill, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU88383654752
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