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About Bill & Jan Berning
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Expertise
We can answer almost any question regarding antique scales of any type.

Experience
We are dealers in antique coin operated penny scales and parts. We collect antique scales of all types. Bill has been buying and selling scales and mail order penny scale parts since 1983. Jan started collecting small scales of all types in 1977. Our combined collection of antique scales contains over 2200 scales. We are the authors of the book Scales: A Collector's Guide and The revised & Expanded 2nd Edition of Scales: A Collector's Guide. Jan is the editor of "Equilibrium" the journal of The International Society of Antique Scale Collectors. Our website is www.PennyScale.com

Organizations
The International Society of Antique Scale Collectors www.isasc.org, Coin Operated Collectors Association

Publications
Articles by or about the Bernings have appeared in issues of “Southeastern Antiquing and Collecting Magazine”, “This Old House”, "Reminisce", “Equilibrium” and “Country Living”.

Education/Credentials
Jan: BS FACS & Art University of Georgia

   

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Queen anne highboy7/13/2009robert klein
  Q: I just bought this at a yard sale and was wondering if you might have further details on it.The lady ...
  A: you did good at 200. it is tiger maple veneer and was made about 1950. great shape. in a shop it ...
ANTIQUE CHILD'S DESK7/12/2009robert klein
  Q: Can you tell me something about this very unusual child's desk? The top lifts up & there's a double ...
  A: the pictures arent in focus but i still see no oak wood, it appears to be maple, poplar, cherry, ...
leather inlay on table7/12/2009robert klein
  Q: I have old oak table with leather inlay top. The leather has deteriorated to the extent that it has ...
  A: I buy my leather from K Restoration in the UK. Procedure: to remove the old leather you may have to ...
Lane Furniture7/12/2009Fred Taylor
  Q: I own two tables made by Lane Furniture of Altavista, Va (as stamped), I wanted to find out what ...
  A: Lidia - My area of expertise is American antique furniture. Lane is a contemporary (relatively ...
antique lamp7/11/2009Stuart Driver
  Q: We are trying to find out the maker of this lamp and its approximate value. It belonged to my ...
  A: Your shade is a quality shade, and if memory serves me correctly, matches your lamp. Yes this adds ...
desk by HP Robertson7/11/2009robert klein
  Q: This desk has a top that folds back and a shelf that pulls out. It measures 34 wide by 20 deep by 35 ...
  A: This is a spinet desk with mahogany veneer on the show faces and the case wood is most likely sweet ...
Coke Machine value?7/11/2009Rodger Knutson
  Q: I have a Coke machine that I was looking for a value on. Its plate says its a Vendo VE81F-S. I can't ...
  A: I am sure you are aware that I don't do soda machines so please don't rate me on this unless it's a ...
Settee7/11/2009Eileen Cronk
  Q: I did some work on a antique wooden Settee that my wife found at a garage sale. It was missing a ...
  A: Nice to hear from you. The seat will be similar to this. ...
my scales and your book7/11/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: How do I buy your book? The enclosed link is to my facebook album where I show my scales (I just ...
  A: We enjoyed looking at your scales album on Facebook. The Standard Scale you have may have been sold ...
leather inlay on table7/11/2009robert klein
  Q: I have old oak table with leather inlay top. The leather has deteriorated to the extent that it has ...
  A: I would prefer to see a picture of the top before answering. Much of the leather can be restored ...
How to tell the manufacture7/11/2009Fred Taylor
  Q: We recently bought a solid wood armoire at a trift store and was wondering who make this great ...
  A: Phillip - Interestingly enough from around 1880 to about 1940 a great many, not all but quite a few, ...
Any Info7/10/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: I recently purchased an old scale at an auction. I think it might be called a counter scale. I know ...
  A: Chicago Scale Co. was founded in Chicago in March of 1863 by William Washburn Nutting. "Little ...
antique sofa7/10/2009Fred Taylor
  Q: We are trying to determine if the sofa is American empire and what its approximate value might be. ...
  A: Wendy - From the single photo it certainly appears to be an American Empire sofa, circa 1830, ...
antique lamp7/10/2009Stuart Driver
  Q: We are trying to find out the maker of this lamp and its approximate value. It belonged to my ...
  A: your lamps is likely Bradley and Hubbard, Royal or similar and dates to the late 19th century. I ...
hanson hanging scale - 200lbs model #8920 - the Viking7/10/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: it is in pretty good shape and still works - just wondering what year that it was made? - don't ...
  A: According to an article written, for Equilibrium the journal of The International Society of Antique ...
Antique Scales7/10/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: Hey Bill & Jan...Thanks for your service and your advice...I have a set of balance scales with a ...
  A: The Smith Scale Co., manufacturer of the Exact Weight Scales, was "organized in 1916, for the ...
Detroit Automatic Scale7/10/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: Curious as to rarity and approximate value of 110 pound Detroit Automatic Scale with last patent ...
  A: Patents number 728577 of May 19, 1903 and 867671 of October 8, 1907 pertain to your scale. Patents ...
Toy sewing machines7/10/2009Irene Schwall
  Q: I have 6 miniature (toy) sewing machines I would like to sell. Can you advise the best way or place ...
  A: eBay is probably your best bet to sell your toy sewing machines. If you do not already have an ...
old rocker7/10/2009Fred Taylor
  Q: I found a partial label on an old rocker I bought at a thrift shop. "M**n Bro's Manufacturers" I'm ...
  A: Rob - I could not match up M*nn Brothers with anything in my reference library. The curved pieces ...
carousels.com7/9/2009Bruce W. Zubee
  Q: Bruce Are you still associated with carousels.com..I have been unable to reach you from this ...
  A: Yes. My emails remain the same. bruce@carousels.com or webmaster@carousels.com I tried to ...
Bally Model 1090 TD7/9/2009Rodger Knutson
  Q: I have adopted a Bally 1.00 slot machine with a data plate saying model 1090 TD. It came with no key ...
  A: Would you like to email me direct at Jackpot7@q.com and I'll see what I can find for you. I might ...
Antique Convertible Baby Stroller High Chair7/9/2009robert klein
  Q: I have an antique convertible baby stroller- high chair with markings on the tray PAT JUNE 22 1875 ...
  A: cannot tell the wood from this photo but generally they are cherry, maple, or birch. Folks that ...
standing scale7/9/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: this was in the 1920-1950 range he past away whenhe was 95yrs old. I saw the last date that is was ...
  A: Scales, like the Fairbanks platform scale that belonged to your grandfather, are indeed priceless to ...
Dresser7/9/2009robert klein
  Q: We have a dresser and would like to know it's backround. It was bought on the West Coast (Victoria ...
  A: style is eastlake victorian form the 1880-1890 period. it is in walnut an should have burl walnut ...
Howe Scale7/9/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: Good evening! My husband and I were given an old Howe Scale from the Scale house in our town. The ...
  A: Howe started business in the 183os in Brandon, VT and later moved to Rutland, VT. The Company was ...
Bally Model 1090 TD7/9/2009Rodger Knutson
  Q: I have adopted a Bally 1.00 slot machine with a data plate saying model 1090 TD. It came with no key ...
  A: You have a big problem with that lock. There is no master set, these machines come out of the ...
howe scale company7/8/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: i noticed you answered someone else's question regarding a howe scale. i own a large howe scale ...
  A: We have seen these sell on Ebay, with the beams, for $200-$400 but the market is more likely to be a ...
balance beam gold scale7/8/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: I have a balance beam scale in the tin box Face says "miners improved Gold Scale" In middle is a ...
  A: Your Miners Improved Gold Scale is identical to one pictured in our book Scales: A Collector's Guide ...
antique scale7/8/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: I have a Toledo scale no 454c no141160 I would like to know what it was used for? and maybe a ...
  A: Your Toledo fan top Computing scale might have been used in a General or Grocery store for weighing ...
Stand7/8/2009robert klein
  Q: I have had this stand for several years and know nothing about it. The size is 26 1/2 " high; 11 l/2 ...
  A: This stand is the perfect example of Mission style, Craftsman style, or Arts and Crafts style. The ...
KAYanee Toy sewing machine7/8/2009Irene Schwall
  Q: I have one of these and elderly friend gave me to sale for her. I can send pick of machine and box, ...
  A: If you are asking me what your machine is worth I need for you to give me detail information about ...
crock jug7/7/2009DR. ROBERT LERCH
  Q: My husband purchased a brown jug with the name H. N. Joffee, Rochester, N.Y. on it. It is approx. 7 ...
  A: without a pic its a little hard, but based on its size and design i can tell you it is not a ...
Dresser7/7/2009robert klein
  Q: my mom has this dresser, she knows its about 60 plus years she grew up with it, it had been ...
  A: Maybe it says Wiarton, which is in Ontario? It has the earmarks of being built in Canada in the ...
Dayton Candy/ Nut Scale7/7/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: My name is Judy and I was wondering if you could help me out in getting information and value on a ...
  A: We are sorry to have taken so long to answer your question. Kenneth Allen & David Meeker of Troy, ...
help with antique scale7/7/2009Bill & Jan Berning
  Q: Got this scale at a thrift store. Brass.20 inches tall. Very heavy. Very Old. Marked "MD CV" on the ...
  A: Unfortunately, your scale is a modern "replica" of a scale that as far as we know never existed. ...
American Made Kitchen Cupboard or Pantry Cabinet7/7/2009robert klein
  Q: I am unsure as to what this is actually called. It has one glass door that has two stenciled red ...
  A: I see these from time to time in antique malls. They are kitchen cupboards from the early 1950s and ...
approx. value of an antique table7/7/2009Fred Taylor
  Q: I have a table that was my grandmothers, she gave it to me about 32yrs ago....I know nothing about ...
  A: Cathi - Your table falls in the category of "novelty furniture." Many companies turned to the ...
Evans Galloping Dominoes Game7/6/2009Rodger Knutson
  Q: I have acquired this game and would like to know when and where it was made and the value in todays ...
  A: Nice game! I had one and loved it! Really fun to play. H.C. Evens Manufacturing Company, Galloping ...
Info Please - Drop leaf, gate leg/twist table7/6/2009Michael Andrew Wilson
  Q: I am trying to get a price range and any information on this table that I was given. I has 6 legs ...
  A: This is a reproduction, in this photo you can see that there is a wood piece that was stained to ...
Info Please - Drop leaf, gate leg/twist table7/6/2009Michael Andrew Wilson
  Q: I am trying to get a price range and any information on this table that I was given. I has 6 legs ...
  A: This does not look old, the wood color is the same all over, the finish has no patina, the metal ...

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