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Vintage Chatillion Hanging 100 Pound Scale with a Rustic Wire Basket
By Chatillion Scale Works
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hanging scale along with a rustic square wire basket, the scale is made by Chatillion of
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel, Mixed Metal

Vintage Chatillion Hanging 100 Pound Scale with a Rustic Wire Basket
Vintage Chatillion Hanging 100 Pound Scale with a Rustic Wire Basket

Vintage Chatillion Hanging 100 Pound Scale with a Rustic Wire Basket

H 12 in W 12 in D 24 in
1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop
By Detecto Scale Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage hanging mercantile produce scale along with a galvanized steel scoop, circa 1930-1940
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Steel

1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop
1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop

1930s Detecto Hanging Mercantile Produce Scale with Galvanized Steel Scoop

H 14.5 in W 19.5 in D 34 in
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Vintage Hanging Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage hanging scales available for sale. Frequently made of metal, steel and acrylic, all vintage hanging scales available were constructed with great care. Vintage hanging scales have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage hanging scales made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage hanging scales have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chatillion Scale Works and Detecto Scale Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Hanging Scales?

Prices for vintage hanging scales can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage hanging scales begin at $248 and can go as high as $3,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,298.
Questions About Vintage Hanging Scales
  • How do you read a hanging weight scale?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How you read a hanging weight scale depends on the design. Analog hanging scales will usually have either a round or vertical bar dial marked with ounce and pound or milligram and gram markings. Look to where the needle points to determine the weight. Newer digital scales will usually show the weight in ounces or grams on a display. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of hanging scales.
  • Are hanging scales accurate?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Generally, hanging scales are accurate up to 99 percent, with newer digital models providing higher rates of accuracy than older manual models. However, all scales must undergo regular calibration to provide accurate weight measurements. Shop an assortment of hanging scales on 1stDibs.
  • What are hanging scales called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Hanging scales are sometimes called crane scales. However, you can also refer to them simply as hanging scales. These instruments work by measuring the amount of force that an object exerts when hung from them. Shop a selection of hanging scales on 1stDibs.

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