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Question
I have a one of the upright scales with the full mirror and the wooden case.
Any thoughts on the Value
I would love to get them restored. They work. but the paint is peeling on the dial and the mirror is very cloudy
Hi Larry!
Before we start, there is another expert here in the same category, Mr. Bill Baring, who has been into scales forever and might have parts for your scale or know where to get them. Anyway, without a photo we got to just take a shot in the dark here, but it sounds like a Columbia Weighing Columbia Mirror, made in 1922, Developed in parallel with the big head scales. looking at my information it has wood sides, full mirror, antique white enameled floor base. Has a trim on top like a fireplace mantel, and a small separation between the full mirror and the top dial, looks like the full mirror could be beveled on the edges. Value $1,200.00
Hope this helps,
Sincerely
Rodger Knutson
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