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About Bill & Jan Berning
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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Collectibles-General (Antiques) - dayton scale

Expert: Bill & Jan Berning - 11/5/2009

Question

dayton scale

I have a dayton scale patented in 1895 serial no is 302270 in excellent condition curios to know it's value and who would be interested in it . I'm sending a picture Thanks

Answer
Hi Carol,

Your scale would have been manufactured in the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Retail value might be $150-$400 in the condition shown. Most scale collectors don't collect these barrel top computing scales as they are so big and heavy. Their value lies with the interior decorator or home owner who might want one really special ornate scale for a kitchen or game room display piece.

Hope this helps.

Weigh Daily!!!

Bill & Jan Berning

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