North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 14

Toledo No Springs Honest Weight Scale

Estimate: $750 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot we have a Toledo No Springs Honest Weight Industrial scale originating from 1910's to early 1930's. The piece displays a sturdy steel frame, scale bed, and mobile cart. The scale is designed to be accurate to two ounce increments with a total weight of 125 pounds. The face of the piece is marked "Toledo Reg U.S. Pat. Office No Springs - Honest Weight Toledo Scale Company, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A." across the center with "Weight Control 2 Ounce Graduation" towards the bottom. The center of the piece shows a indicator arm attached to a set of weights and pulleys. The front of the scale shows a metal plate with patent numbers. The top of the piece shows a knob for locking the scale bed. The piece shows good condition overall with some wear due to age and use. The scale measures 42" tall by 32" wide.