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Vintage pharmacy balance with HISTORICAL CHICAGO DATED INSPECTION TAGS

$ 129.35

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: This balance ( or scale ) has a rich history marked on it in several layers of stamps from The Department of Weights and Measures . Tags are complete with nameS and signatures of the inspector and The late Mayer Richard J Daley .
  • Maker: Superb Pelouze Manfg Co. Chicago

    Description

    At the time of manufacturing the stamp on the back says
    APPROVED TYPE FOR NEW YORK , ALABAMA , and PENNA.
    ITS IS A SERIAL NUMBER OF F . 6.
    It is  in great shape for its age.  It Has the usual dirt and grim for its age.
    I have never cleaned it up for fear of doing damage to it. It is my favorite item in my collection. I have had it in my home for over 45 years .
    It works fine and the balance beam is very sensitive and Accurate.