{"product_id":"antique-american-cutlery-co-metal-family-scale-chicago-usa-patent-detail","title":"Antique American Cutlery Co. Metal Family Scale - Chicago USA Patent Detail","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully weathered antique family platform scale by American Cutlery Co. of Chicago, featuring an ornate circular dial, substantial metal construction, and a deeply aged black painted finish. Years of oxidation, rust, and surface wear give this utilitarian household object a particularly strong industrial character, making it just as appealing as a decorative display piece today.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFair antique condition with significant age-related wear throughout. Rust and oxidation are present across the metal body, with visible rust spotting and discoloration on the dial face and extensive loss and wear to the painted finish. The dial responds when weight is placed on the platform, but the scale has not been calibrated and accuracy is not guaranteed. Please review all photos closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 9.5\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 7\"\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMetal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaker: American Cutlery Co.\u003cbr\u003eChicago, U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA striking piece for a kitchen shelf, shop counter, studio, or collection of antique mercantile and industrial objects. The ornate dial and heavily weathered finish make it particularly well suited to a moody, collected display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique family-style platform scale.\u003cbr\u003eDial responds when weight is applied.\u003cbr\u003eScale is uncalibrated and is not represented as accurate for weighing.\u003cbr\u003eOriginal aged finish, rust, and patina have been left intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA unique find and \u003cem\u003epurr-fectly peculiar\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cat Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47249852596396,"sku":"TCV-E049340473554E2C91A1D3955E4D0A0D","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/1993\/4124\/files\/1789935277873-0.jpg?v=1789937890","url":"https:\/\/thecatvintage.com\/products\/antique-american-cutlery-co-metal-family-scale-chicago-usa-patent-detail","provider":"The Cat Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}