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Antique Scales
« on: March 11, 2013, 06:21:24 pm »
Hello, I am new to collecting and selling antiques. I picked up these 3 scales (25lb, 30lb, and 50lb). I am wondering what they are worth. I bought them with a bundle of things but I probably have $12-$15 into them (for the three of them).

I am also wondering how old they are. The 50lb weight says 1891-1892 at the top. Is that the year?

Any information is appreciated on these scales!

Thanks

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Re: Antique Scales
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2013, 06:35:52 pm »
I have had a couple of these. I think they are for weighing fish, but I am really not positive. I have a modern version in my tackle bag. The date would be correct.
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Re: Antique Scales
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2013, 06:38:07 pm »
these are indeed for weighing fish...
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Re: Antique Scales
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2013, 06:47:29 pm »
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« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2013, 07:12:48 pm »
You can check ebay for Vintage fish scale and see what they are selling for !! Not asking price, just those that have bids and are selling !!  I have needed that 50 pounder a time or two !!
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Re: Antique Scales
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2013, 06:48:08 am »
Quote from: mart on March 11, 2013, 07:12:48 pm
You can check ebay for Vintage fish scale and see what they are selling for !! Not asking price, just those that have bids and are selling !!  I have needed that 50 pounder a time or two !!
I,m all ears/eye,s...you can,t just leave it at that...Mart... ;D
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Re: Antique Scales
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2013, 08:37:21 am »
Well now, in the US, just about every rural household/farmer had a set of scales like those. Cause everything from  meat to potatoes were bought, sold or traded "by the pound". Eggs by the dozen, though.  ;D
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Re: Antique Scales
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2013, 09:58:53 am »
Quote from: bigwull on March 12, 2013, 06:48:08 am
Quote from: mart on March 11, 2013, 07:12:48 pm
You can check ebay for Vintage fish scale and see what they are selling for !! Not asking price, just those that have bids and are selling !!  I have needed that 50 pounder a time or two !!
I,m all ears/eye,s...you can,t just leave it at that...Mart... ;D

Trotlines and catfish !! Give you a clue ???
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Re: Antique Scales
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2013, 10:17:37 am »
Right on. Thanks a lot guys. I already sold the big 50 lb one. Should have asked for an extra 5 or 10 bucks out of that one. It was nicer as a decoration in my room, then the $20 I got:P
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Re: Antique Scales
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2013, 01:19:02 pm »
Quote from: mart on March 12, 2013, 09:58:53 am
Quote from: bigwull on March 12, 2013, 06:48:08 am
Quote from: mart on March 11, 2013, 07:12:48 pm
You can check ebay for Vintage fish scale and see what they are selling for !! Not asking price, just those that have bids and are selling !!  I have needed that 50 pounder a time or two !!
I,m all ears/eye,s...you can,t just leave it at that...Mart... ;D

Trotlines and catfish !! Give you a clue ???
Well if thats the case..then you should know what that "clubs" name is....there i,ve given the game away.... ;D
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