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Expert: - 4/28/2008


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penny scale
I have a Watling penny springless fortune telling weighing scale and was thinking of selling it. Do you know its value and any antique dealers that would be interested. I also have National Cash register, can you tell me anything on this also?

Thanks
Marchell

Answer
Hi Marchell,

Hay Great Legs!, I had a chuckle when I seen your photo up close, the things that show up when your taking a photo where there is a mirror involved. Lets get to your Watling made in 1948 "Fortune Telling Model 400, made in 1948 scale". This was one of the most popular Watling scales after the war. You asked a question (among 21 knob set possibilities) and the machine answers on a small drum dial window forward of the weight window BUT, the model 400 kicked that up a little by offering 200 different fortunes!, and said so on a mirrored marquee, Very desirable as it is fun. Value $450.00
As for the cash register I can't help you, it's not a coin operated game and I don't follow them, sorry. I hope you enjoy this information.
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   Rodger Knutson
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    CommentI had to laugh too when I saw that. Thanks for your help. This helps me a lot. Marchell


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