Mid 19thC Primitive Vintage Steelyard Weighing 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.
An interesting and scarce example of early American craftsmanship.
