Lot # 157 - Vintage Jacobs Bros. Co. 20 lb. Capacity 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 9:36:00 PM
Current bid:

$37.00

Highest bidder:

AVVM

Auction has ended

Description :

An early 20th century mechanical balance scale by Jacobs Bros. Co. Inc., New York, U.S.A., constructed of cast iron and steel. The round dial face is marked “Jacobs Bros. Co. Inc., New York, U.S.A.” and calibrated to 20 lbs. by 1 oz. increments, with dual measurement rings and a bold black pointer. Includes original rectangular metal weighing tray. The gold-toned painted finish shows age-related patina, surface spotting, and wear consistent with prolonged use. Mechanical housing and mounting bolts remain intact beneath.

Dimensions: 23" L x 11" W x 12.5" H

Markings:

  • “Jacobs Bros. Co. Inc., New York, U.S.A.” on dial face

  • “Capacity 20 lbs. by 1 oz.”

  • Serial number present

About Jacobs Bros. Co. Established in Brooklyn, New York in the late 19th century, Jacobs Bros. Co. was a respected maker of mechanical scales and store fixtures. Their precision instruments were widely used in markets and shops across the U.S. The company’s legacy continues today under the Detecto brand, known for durable weighing equipment.



Auction History

Highest bidder is AVVM

Date Bid User
05-Sep-2025 1:59:47 PM $37.00 AVVM
05-Sep-2025 1:59:40 PM $36.00 Booyaa684
05-Sep-2025 1:59:40 PM $35.00 AVVM
05-Sep-2025 5:42:25 AM $26.00 Booyaa684
03-Sep-2025 3:31:14 PM $21.00 AVVM
03-Sep-2025 3:31:14 PM $20.00 oddist
03-Sep-2025 3:31:03 PM $9.00 AVVM
03-Sep-2025 3:31:03 PM $8.00 oddist
03-Sep-2025 1:10:05 PM $5.00 AVVM

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