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Quality Deco Weighing & Fortune Telling Scales. Originally 1930’S from the Sea Front at Blackpool
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Quality Deco Weighing & Fortune Telling Scales. Originally 1930’S from the Sea Front at Blackpool

1920 - 1940
Sold 6 October 2024 · Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Quality Deco weighing & fortune telling scales. Originally 1930’s from the sea front at Blackpool. Green enamel with brass fittings & standing plate , some rust marks , but quite a nice deco scale.

Will take old pennies & new 50p so any large coin will work.

Quite a nice item.

Height 48 3/4"

Width 17 1/4"

Depth 24 1/2"

Physical Dimensions
Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Declaration

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated these Art Deco Weighing Scales to the 1930s.

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SA988126
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mhw3577
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Description
Quality Deco weighing & fortune telling scales. Originally 1930’s from the sea front at Blackpool. Green enamel with brass fittings & standing plate , some rust marks , but quite a nice deco scale.

Will take old pennies & new 50p so any large coin will work.

Quite a nice item.

Height 48 3/4"

Width 17 1/4"

Depth 24 1/2"

Height
124cm (48.82")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated these Art Deco Weighing Scales to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA988126
Dealers Internal Ref
mhw3577
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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Archive I A vintage mint green Art Deco coin-operated weighing and fortune-telling machine stands upright on a floor. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Quality Deco Weighing & Fortune Telling Scales. Originally 1930’S from the Sea Front at Blackpool

Archive II A vintage mint green Art Deco coin-operated weighing and fortune-telling machine stands upright on a floor. View II
Archive III A vintage mint green Art Deco coin-operated weighing and fortune-telling machine stands upright on a floor. View III
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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Telephone 01535 635 250 or 07887 900572
Location
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/webster
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 149
Items Sold 4,478
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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A vintage mint green Art Deco coin-operated weighing and fortune-telling machine stands upright on a floor.
Quality Deco weighing & fortune telling scales. Originally 1930’s from the sea front at Blackpool
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A vintage mint green Art Deco coin-operated weighing and fortune-telling machine stands upright on a floor.
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  • ObjectWeighing Scales
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialCast Iron, Steel, Glass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsCoin slot mechanism, Dial window, Stepped geometric housing, Foot platform
  • SizeH 124 cm (49 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

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Coin-operated scales became popular fixtures in railway stations, arcades, and seaside piers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, combining commercial utility with automated entertainment during the Art Deco era.

These heavy-duty machines were typically constructed using cast iron frames, pressed steel panels, internal mechanical levers and spring mechanisms, with glass dials and enamel finishes.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast iron construction, period-specific typography on the dials and fortune cards, original manufacturer brass plaques, and mechanical coin mechanisms designed for historic coinage.

Such statement architectural pieces work well as focal points in commercial spaces, large open-plan hallways, or eclectic living areas where industrial and vintage design elements are celebrated.

Preservation involves dusting with a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can damage the original paint or patina, and protecting internal mechanisms from moisture to prevent rust.
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