Scarce 1848 Antique Fairbanks Double Balance Cast Iron Scale Patent No. 1

Sale price
$171.50
Regular price
$245.00
You save
$73.50 (30%)

Item Details:

  • Material: Cast Iron with brass scale pan
  • Color: Black
  • Markings: Base is embossed: "Fairbanks Patent No. 1" on one side and "St. Johnsbury, Vermont U.S.A." on the other side. Bottom is embossed: "Patented AUG 13' 1848"
  • Does not include any counter weights

Scale Dimensions:

  • 17" Width
  • 8" Depth 
  • 7.5" Height

Pan Dimensions:

  • 11.5" Width
  • 17.5" Depth 
  • 5" Height

Condition:

  • Item is used and in good condition
  • Normal wear from use
  • Minor surface rust
  • No broken pieces
  • Brass scale pan shows patina and a small hole in middle of seam
SKU: 118639_OL-2135
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