AboutBill & 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
Hello-
Got this scale at a thrift store. Brass.20 inches tall. Very heavy. Very Old. Marked "MD CV" on the round part of metal that is directly above the measuring pan. Measures up to 3 pounds. I have no idea what it measured or the value.Can you help? Please note the counterweight is missing. Thanks
Angela
Answer Hi Angela,
Unfortunately, your scale is a modern "replica" of a scale that as far as we know never existed. These scales started turning up in the mid-1970s and have little value to most antique scale collectors. Some people like them for decorative purposes. Retail value might be $20-$30.
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