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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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Expert: Bill & Jan Berning - 11/6/2009
Question
This is a Fairbanks scale and that is all I know, it was part of an estate, what is it for? Do you know what the value is and would polishing it decrease the value? It seems to be in working order, has what seems to be a cast iron base and brass fittings.
Answer
Hi Sara,
Your Fairbanks computing candy scale was probably manufactured in the early 1900s for the Canadian market where there was a requirement, need or demand for footed scales. Most of the scales that were manufactured in Canada or for the Canadian market had feet, cast into the base, like your Fairbanks.
Generally polishing a scale is not a detriment to its value. Be very careful in polishing near the computing chart as they are usually screen printed or lithographed on the metal and are easily destroyed or cleaned off accidentally.
Retail value might be $75-$175.
Hope this helps.
Weigh Daily!!!
Bill & Jan Berning
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