Description: This antique scale weight was produced by The Computing Scale Company, known for their high-quality scales in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With a patented design from 1895-1904, this countertop grocery barrel scale comes complete with a bowl for measuring items. Ideal for collectors of antique scales or those interested in mercantile, trades & factories antiques, this piece would make a beautiful addition to any home or collection. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of history from The Computing Scale Company. Made in Dayton, Ohio USA circa early 20th century. This is a early 1900’s Horizontal Barrel Computing Scale, from The Computing Scale Company of Dayton, Ohio. The Computing Scale Co., later known as the Dayton Scale Company, built and marketed the first computing scale in 1891. This one appears to be Style #88 and was probably produced between 1905 and 1910, as the last Patent date was in 1904. Serial number unknown. The ornate brass, glass and cast iron scale would have been used for computing weight and price cost in a mercantile or general country store during the beginning of the 20th century. Interesting note from the IBM archives: The Dayton Scale Company, originally known as the Computing Scale Company, built and marketed the first computing scale in 1891. It was part of the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company formed in 1911, and became an IBM division in 1933. The Dayton Scale Division was eventually sold to the Hobart Manufacturing Company when IBM decided to stop marketing scales to retail stores. The Barrel scale still "works" but definitely shows its age in the decorative, missing end plate on the barrel, missing the original glass plate commonly used at the time. See photos for its present condition. The Buyer pays for shipping, handling and packaging. Free Local Pick Up. Item weighs 55 lbs with bowl. Crate will be at least an additional 40 lbs for shipping.
Price: 995 USD
Location: Libertyville, Illinois
End Time: 2024-01-06T20:03:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Patented: 1895 - 1904
Featured Refinements: Antique Scale Weight
Maker: The Computing Scale Company
California Prop 65 Warning: Warning! This is an antique scale. The exact materials used in its construction are unknown however based on the available materials in the era of its production, such as brass and leaded paint, it is quite likely that the scale described in this listing can expose you to chemicals including Lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defect or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
