Lot # 154 - Antique Toledo Scale Co. Model 405A Countertop Scale

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: 10:00-4:00, Saturday, 13 September 2025.
Start Date/Time: 03-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Sep-2025 9:33:00 PM
Current bid:

$26.00

Highest bidder:

SeaTrooper7083

Auction has ended

Description :

An early 20th-century mechanical scale manufactured by the Toledo Scale Company in Toledo, Ohio, USA. The brass identification plate displays patent dates from 1903 to 1917, confirming its period authenticity. This Model 405A features cast iron construction with a maroon enamel finish and gold trim.

Dimensions: 16" L × 5.5" W × 15" H

Features

  • Cast iron body with original enamel and gold detailing

  • Large glass-covered dial with graduated weight markings

  • Removable aluminum scoop tray

  • Embossed “TOLEDO” lettering on base

  • Brass plate with model and serial number: Model 405A, No. 235288

  • Handwritten tag: “Toledo Scale 6.5 W Oct 1955”

Condition

  • Missing glass panel on the side that displays the “No Springs” slogan

  • Surface wear and enamel loss consistent with age

  • Mechanism untested; offered as a decorative collectible

Historical Context: The Toledo Scale Company was a leader in scale innovation, particularly known for their "No Springs, Honest Weight" advertising slogan. This model would have been used in small businesses and retail counters for weighing produce, dry goods, or bulk items. The cast iron construction and enamel finish were designed for durability and accuracy.


Auction History

Highest bidder is SeaTrooper7083

Date Bid User
08-Sep-2025 5:54:21 PM $26.00 SeaTrooper7083
05-Sep-2025 5:41:03 AM $19.00 Booyaa684
03-Sep-2025 3:50:12 PM $5.00 Jaq

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