A rare find.

Beauty in grand innovation and engineering, like the inner workings of a timepiece- quality craftsmanship built to last.

Remember when we used to find these out front of a pharmacy? Have weighed some 89,000 people according to the mechanical counter.

These majestic scales are something of a historic masterpiece. A step back in time, a stunning mechanical scientific instrument.

The brass mechanism movement is truly a visual delight to see in operation. Gliding moving parts in unison with a touch of the base plate. The remarkable engineering has to be seen in person to be fully appreciated.

Toledo Company of Ontario, Canada:

Toledo Scale has its origins that date back to 1897 when Allen DeVilbiss, Jr. a Toledo man, invented a spring-less scale that was unique in the day. In 1900, DeVilbiss, Jr. acquired a patent for his new scale and he established the DeVilbiss Scale Company.

This specific antique item was originally sourced for the entryway of a bespoke high-end hotel on an island in France. Have sat in storage for the past few years.

Would make a stunning conversation piece, foyer, office, restaurant, film set, private collection, or storefront to draw interest. A unique piece of art, interactive sculpture.

Good condition age.

Missing one lower glass cover.

Requires fine tuning to ‘0’ stone measurement.

A set of castors to assist moving, operable on a smooth surface.

Threaded adjustments on rear feet to balance the entire structure.

Paint flaking off mostly on the rear side. Adds to the vintage authenticity, patina.

Arrange collection from Titirangi Village. Will require a couple strong individuals to load into a truck.

What are they worth as a collector item? For guidance on the rarity and value of these scales abroad please see them listed here;

https://columbusarchitecturalsalvage.com/catalogdetail.php?inv_id=42818&Antique%C2%A0Toledo%C2%A0-%C2%A0No%C2%A0Springs%C2%A0Stand%C2%A0On%C2%A0Scale