Bidspirit auction | Detecto Red Cast Iron Double

Detecto Red Cast Iron Double Beam Balance Scale - Item/Description: Antique mechanical Detecto No. 4 (10 lb) counter balance scale, manufactured by Jacobs Bros. Co. in New York between roughly 1910 and the 1930s. Apparatus operates on a dual-pronged cradle supporting a removable circular aluminum scooping pan opposite a flat counterweight platform, utilizing an adjustable teardrop-shaped metal poise sliding along a graduated 16-ounce notched front beam. Material: Cast Iron, Aluminum, Steel Dimensions: Length: 7 1/2”; Width: 14 1/2”; Height: 8” Condition: Scale retains structural integrity with functional balancing mechanics, displaying extensive paint loss, surface scuffs, and minor oxidation across the red cast-iron. Age: c. 1910-1930s Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $45 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. 674