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Question
I recently purchased an old Fairbanks platform scale at an auction for only $7, and was wondering if the age of it could be determined from the serial number I found stamped on the wood, and on the metal scale bar. At the base of the scale, the name "FAIRBANKS" with the words "CAP. 500 LBS. MADE IN U.S.A." underneath is in the metal. The serial number is E869609. Any info would be great, as I am just excited about getting this old scale. Unfortunately the wheels are gone, and one of the 25lb weights is missing, but otherwise in good condition. Thank you!
Hi Kevin,
Unfortunately, we have no way to determine the age of a Fairbanks Scale by using a serial number. If you send a photo to us at
i-weigh-u@comcast.net we will check our catalogs and see if we can identify a year of manufacture range for your scale. Please be aware that most styles of Fairbanks scales were manufactured by the company for many years.
Thanks.
Weigh Daily!!!
Bill & Jan Berning
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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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