Expert: Rodger Knutson - 11/13/2006

Question
Hi!  I'm thrilled that I found you!!  I have an old Columbia Weighing Machine Company coin operated weight scale that I bought back in the late 1970's.  It's about 5 foot tall, brown, with a large face and a mirror that runs from top to bottom.  The part that you stand on is a mosaic marble or marble like material redish color and white.

Can you tell me how old it is and what it is worth?

Thank you!!

Take care,

Karen

Answer
Hi again Karen,
I think I just found some information on you scale. Here is what it reads, <Quote>
Columbia Weighing COLUMBIA MIRROR, 192. Developed in parallel with big head scales, cabinet machines were simpler to produce and were less expensive. Columbia weighing machine company, inc. made scales since 1902, and was currently located in the Bronx, New York. Columbia Mirror has a wooden cabinet and was built for their own routes, It was usually found in the east. The mirror provides confirmation of your weight, or loss. Columbia Mirror Chimes model was also made. 1995 value guide lists it's value at $1,200.00, nothing on it's value after 1995 but knowing scales it would be the same or a little less then that today as scales have slipped some value wise.
Sincerely
Rodger Knutson
Hi Karen,

Scales are tough, information on them is not complete but we will see. Are you able to e-mail a photo of it to me? If so please email it to jackpot7@ix.netcom.com Give me a day or tow and based on what information you gave me here I'll try to see if I can find it.
Thank You
Rodger Knutson
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