(2) PCS. WEIGHT SCALESIncluding(2) PCS. WEIGHT SCALESIncluding one functional American Family Scale painted red with white face (25#) tin scale 8.5'' H along with decorative brass 6.25'' H scale with marble base 4'' x 2.75'' good condition. Private collection Troy MI.
1 vol. The American Historical1 vol. The American Historical Society. American Families: Genealogical and Biographical. New York, n.d. [ca. 1926] #27/50 Edition Deluxe copies. Folio, orig. full gilt-paneled black morocco with richly gilt and pictorial inlaid center panel designs, a.e.g., turn-ins gilt, silked endpapers; joints rubbed and tender, corners rubbed. Color armorial plates, plain portraits, hand-colored title-page. Internally generally clean. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
AMERICAN "AINSWORTH" BALANCE SCALE.AMERICAN "AINSWORTH" BALANCE SCALE. Mid 20th century. "Wm. Ainsworth & Sons Inc", Type BB, No. 23366 with retailer's plate "Burrell Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa." Steel case with brass and chrome fittings and glass sides and front and rear sliding panels. 19.5"h. 20.5"w. 10"d. Includes two boxed sets of weights.
Large American Cast-Iron Pan Scale,Large American Cast-Iron Pan Scale, fourth quarter 19th century, fitted with an assembled period set of five cast-iron weights ranging from one pound to fourteen pounds, h. 10\".
Baby Scale by CounselorWhite metalBaby Scale by CounselorWhite metal scale to weigh baby with terry cloth cover 6'' H x 18'' L with original box mid-20th century excellent condition.Property of Detroit Michigan lady.
Vintage fortune coin scale, "Weigh"Vintage fortune coin scale, "Weigh" Your Fat; American Scale Mfg Co., Washington D.C. 51"H.
AMERICAN FAMILIES OF HISTORIC LINEAGEAMERICAN FAMILIES OF HISTORIC LINEAGE ED. 37/50American Families of Historic Lineage. Etoile D'Argent edition, limited to 50 numbered and registered sets. Publisher: New York: National Americana Society.
AN AMERICAN SCALE MANUFACTURINGAN AMERICAN SCALE MANUFACTURING CO. FORTUNE MODEL 300 "...AN AMERICAN SCALE MANUFACTURING CO. FORTUNE MODEL 300 "1¢ Weight-Horoscope & Weight 5¢," COIN OPERATED SCALE, WASHINGTON D.C., CIRCA 1937, porcelain-enameled steel and lithographed tin, a circular 5¢ twelve coin zodiac slot wheel flanked by a 1¢ weight coin slot overstepped shoulders centering a glazed window with covered shield moving to show a scale for Men and Women above a "Your Horoscope Here," door opened after coin activation and "stepping right up," on the lower scale impressed, "American Scale MFG. Co., Washington D.C.," the tapered lithographed metal title plate mounted on a plinth base. Height: 52 1/2" Weight: 17" Depth: 24" Note: The "Your Horoscope Here," door revealing revolving unmeasured mystical revelations and wisdom for the pleasure seeker such as, "Your enthusiasms wane too quickly. Beware of wasting your life in unwise love affairs, but study your situation objectively."
Condition:
Stains, yellowing, chips of enamel, doors inside window not working properly but in some working order, scale responds, lacking keys, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS. American FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS. American mid 19th century. Four ambrotypes of a father mother and two sons. Hand tinted. In case liners placed in two late frames. Frames 5''h. 7 1/2''w. overall.
FOUR ANTIQUE AMERICAN TABLETOPFOUR ANTIQUE AMERICAN TABLETOP TRINER SCALES, INCLUDING FAIRBANKS Late 19th century, cast iron and brass, including two by Fairbanks Company, the first a balance scale marked for weighing gold and silver, with patent date of 1895 to beam (5 x 10 x 4 in.), the second a postal scale of similar form, with company medallion mark to base (5 x 9 1/2 x 4 in.), both with cast raised Fairbanks signature to base edge; the third a postal scale marked "Made By / THE AMERICAN BANK SERVICE, CHICAGO" to plinth form base (5 3/4 x 10 3/4 x 4 in.); the fourth and largest also a postal scale, attributed to American Bank Service, similar in form to the third (6 3/4 x 19 x 6 in.).
AMERICAN PAINTED CAST IRON ANDAMERICAN PAINTED CAST IRON AND BRASS SCALEAmerican Painted Cast Iron and Brass Scale , c. 1918, "The Dodge Scale", Boston, marble platform, h. 11 in., w. 15 in., d. 6 in.
PRINT: FAMILY IN A LANDSCAPEPrintPRINT: FAMILY IN A LANDSCAPEPrint of a family in a landscape. [Frame: 35 x 28 inches].
AMERICAN SCALE CO. COIN-OP CHARACTERAMERICAN SCALE CO. COIN-OP CHARACTER READING SCALE: ''Your Wate and Fate'' novelty penny scale. The cast brass scale surface reads ''American Scale Mfg Co, Washington, D.C.''. Nickel plated art deco accents. Approx. 51.5'' h x 16.5'' w x 26'' d.
CONDITION: Loss of paint; scattered oxidation. Untested and not guaranteed to work.
Two iron food scales One byTwo iron food scales One by Fairbanks, Together with: circular hanging scale, By J. Forschner, Type 33. PROVENANCE: Property of a Philadelphia gentleman.
FULL PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE PORTRAITFULL PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE PORTRAIT OF A FAMILY. American mid 19th century. Identified on verso as Joseph Smith his wife his son and his daughers Terry Ann and Ellen. In a period frame 10 3/4''h. 12''w. Solarized and deteriorated frame with losses.
GROUP OF DOMESTIC TABLE ARTICLES,GROUP OF DOMESTIC TABLE ARTICLES, INCLUDING: COLONIAL COFFEE MILL, AMERICAN FAMILY SCALE, AND NATIONAL JR. CASH REGISTERGroup of Domestic Table Articles, Including: Colonial Coffee Mill, American Family Scale, and National Jr. Cash Register
Five antique scales, including:Five antique scales, including: large iron porcelain top platform scale, boxed gold scale, two egg scales, and Wilkinson folding scale brass. 5 pcs. Condition: all with signs of wear CT Transfer Fee $20
HAND SCALE. Gold scale having multipleHAND SCALE. Gold scale having multiple weights in a tin lithographed box with eagle. 5'' w.
AMERICAN SCALE MFG CO. PENNY SCALE.AMERICAN SCALE MFG CO. PENNY SCALE. District of Columbia mid 20th century. ''Character Reading'' cast iron and enameled scale that tells the weight and fortune of user. S/N 5692. 53''h. In working order some rust and enamel loss.
American School mid 19th centuryAmerican School mid 19th century Father with Child and Mother with Infant, pair of family portraits oils on canvas 29 x 25 in., framed
NORMAN ROCKWELL. "AMERICAN FAMILY,"NORMAN ROCKWELL. "AMERICAN FAMILY," FIVE LITHOGRAPHS (American, 1894-1978). Ed. 105/200, each pencil signed "Norman Rockwell," sheet sizes: 26 x 19 3/4 in., enclosed in a clothbound portfolio.
Cast Iron Toy Scale American aCast Iron Toy Scale American a cast iron toy scale with original tray and weights; lg. 5.5 in.
FAMILY PORTRAIT (AMERICAN SCHOOLFAMILY PORTRAIT (AMERICAN SCHOOL CA. 1820-30S). Oil on canvas unsigned. Well-dressed family of six in front of their house with a panoramic view of the frontier landscape in the background. Restoration. Unframed 25''h. 32''w.
Farny, American, 20th c, o/c, 28"Farny, American, 20th c, o/c, 28" x 18", Native American Family in Snowy Landscape, unframed Estimate $100-200
Amercian Apothecary Beam BalanceAmercian Apothecary Beam Balance Scale, Henry Troemner, Philadelphia, PA, 'Class A, 4 oz, 100 gm', a glazed mahogany case with hinged lid 7.7 x 14 x 7.25 in — 19.5 x 35.6 x 18.4 cm
SET OF PRECISION BALANCE SCALES.SET OF PRECISION BALANCE SCALES. Colorado early 20th century. Set of scales manufactured by Ainsworth housed in a glass and metal case affixed with USDA Forest Service labels. Accessories include tin weight containers two Pyrex discs a certificate of test and a packet of filter papers 19''h. 20''w.
PORTRAIT OF A FAMILY (AMERICANPORTRAIT OF A FAMILY (AMERICAN CIRCA 1840). Watercolor on paper unsigned. Handsome portrait of a father mother and two children at a breakfast table. 12 1/2''h. 11 1/2''w. (sight) in a period birdseye maple frame 17 1/2''h. 16 1/4''w. Sold at Garth's April 2006 lot 162.
Vintage scales, including: HughesVintage scales, including: Hughes baby scale with wicker bassinet 13”H x 22”L, iron skeleton scale 7”H, brass and tin platform scale bilateral, a Salter postal scale 7.5”H, and a tin Ingram scale. Condition: all with wear commensurate with use and age CT Transfer Fee $20
THREE FAMILY SILHOUETTES. American,THREE FAMILY SILHOUETTES. American, probably 19th century. Full length cut outs with some inked detail and sepia wash grounds. Mother and child, 9.75"h. 8.25"w., two children and a woman on horseback (stains), 11"h. 14.75"w. and a family seated in a parlor room, 12.5"h. 14.5"w. Framed sizes. Appear to have some age with enhanced details and later backgrounds.
VINTAGE FAIRBANKS COMMERCIAL SCALEVINTAGE FAIRBANKS COMMERCIAL SCALE Late 19th century; Patent 11 1/2, with cast iron and pine frame; 44 in. H., 34 in. L., approximately 27 in. W.
Antique Fairbanks floor scale inAntique Fairbanks floor scale in original blue paint, with circular weights. 43.75”H x 28.5”W x 29”D Condition: good overall, expected wear commensurate with age and use CT Transfer Fee $30
An American Cased Balance ScaleAn American Cased Balance Scale H. Troemner Philadelphia together with a partial set of weights. Height 10 1/2 x width 21 x depth 9 inches.
Anglo-American School 19th CenturyAnglo-American School 19th Century Family Portrait
Estimate:$2,000-$3,000
WASHINGTON FAMILY, STEEL ENGRAVINGWASHINGTON FAMILY, STEEL ENGRAVING FRAME: 27 X 35 IN. (68.6 X 88.9 CM.)Washington Family, Steel Engraving, Dimensions: Frame: 27 x 35 in. (68.6 x 88.9 cm.)
1 Cent Penny Floor Model Store1 Cent Penny Floor Model Store Scale. AMERICAN SCALE Co. Fortunes and Character Readings. Enameled Metal Scale.
Dimensions: H: 51.5 inches: W: 14 inches: D: 27 inches ---
Condition: Working. Minor nicks and wear.
Fisher Scientific Company casedFisher Scientific Company cased scale ca. 1900 16 1/4" h. 16 1/2" w. together with another cased scale. ?