Mid 19thC Steelyard Primitive Vintage Scale
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Directory: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Tools: Pre 1900: Item # 1424074
Directory: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Tools: Pre 1900: Item # 1424074
Please refer to our stock # G665 when inquiring.
$55.00
Offered is an early portable Steelyard scale that is designed to weigh goods up to 30 pounds. This primitive iron scale sports hand-forging construction and measures just over 13 inches in length. The manufacturer's identifying name is almost fully readable and is stamped "?? WHITHFIELD & SONS".
The arm on one side is stamped in increments 1 through 9 (pounds) and 7-30 on the opposite side. Photo #5 shows two fancy and not often seen, "cross-shaped" embellishments.
The condition is very good with some mild wear, traces of rust, and faint pitting of the iron, all commensurate with an early tool of the trade.
A very decorative, scarce example of early craftsmanship.
