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1920s Lollipop Sidewalk Scales -- *Reduced from $2250*
$1,750 Negotiable
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RARE!!
'BURKE' Branded under 'TOLEDO'.
Vintage, 1920's Lollipop Sidewalk Scales. These lollipop sidewalk scales were generally placed in key areas in the cities of Australia and indeed, all around the world! Train Stations, General Stores, The Post Office and even in alcoves on the sidewalks of main or busy streets, for people to pay their Penny or 1/2 Cents and get an accurate body weight, back when weighing yourself was far less convenient than it is today.
I am told this scale was installed somewhere in Hobart in the 1940's. However, I cannot attest to that as a fact but rather quite a whimsical provenance to an already spectacular piece.
Original imperial measurement on display face, with the new metric measurement on the reverse side; a new decal was applied to the opposite side of the imperial measurement face when introduced into Australia in 1966. Using the existing face ensured a perfect fit when refitted into the scale.
The scale is in original and complete condition and a signature addition to any collection.
'BURKE' Branded under 'TOLEDO'.
Vintage, 1920's Lollipop Sidewalk Scales. These lollipop sidewalk scales were generally placed in key areas in the cities of Australia and indeed, all around the world! Train Stations, General Stores, The Post Office and even in alcoves on the sidewalks of main or busy streets, for people to pay their Penny or 1/2 Cents and get an accurate body weight, back when weighing yourself was far less convenient than it is today.
I am told this scale was installed somewhere in Hobart in the 1940's. However, I cannot attest to that as a fact but rather quite a whimsical provenance to an already spectacular piece.
Original imperial measurement on display face, with the new metric measurement on the reverse side; a new decal was applied to the opposite side of the imperial measurement face when introduced into Australia in 1966. Using the existing face ensured a perfect fit when refitted into the scale.
The scale is in original and complete condition and a signature addition to any collection.
- Date Listed:24/04/2024
- Last Edited:30/04/2024
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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