Toledo Produce Scale - Circa 1918-20

[Rodric]

I am interested in information about a scale, including the range in potential value, if any.  Its use appears to have been for weighing 'produce' 'vegtables,' etc. with a maximum capacity of 3 lbs.  It is identified on the body of the scale as a Style: 405 A R No. 358297 manufactured by Toledo Scale Company, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A. 5 patent numbers are shown ranging from Sep. 11, 1906 thru Oct. 8, 1918 plus a Patent Pending - 2111 -.  Knowing the significance of the pending patent would also be interesting and appreciated. Thanks for your information and help.  

Sincerely,

Phil

[Emmett]

Hi Phil,

Allen De Vilbiss was issued patent number 830976 for a fan top computing scale on Sept. 11, 1906. De Vilbiss was from Toledo, Ohio and assigned his patent to the Toledo scale Co. You can view the patent here: http://www.google.com/patents?id=lL9tAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&dq=830976&source=gbs_select...

Patent number 1280936 was issued to Carl Zinke of Toledo on Oct. 8, 1918 for a flat scale pan with pouring lip incorporated into its design. It too, was assigned to Toledo Scale and may be viewed here: http://www.google.com/patents?id=J9VjAAAAEBAJ&pg=PA1&dq=1280936&source=gbs_selec...

Patent pending means that a patent has been applied for but not issued. According to the US Patent & Trademark Office: "Without a patent application on file with the Patent Office, the laws do not

allow the term patent pending or similar indicia to be placed on a product."

Most of these small Toledo 3 pound capacity model 405 scales were used for weighing candy and were complete with a brass scoop.

Value of your scale unrestored might be $75-$150 depending on condition while scales restored to better than new bring from $450-$850 depending on the company or restorer selling them.  

Hope this helps.

Weigh Daily!!!

Bill & Jan Berning  

[Gregg]

I am interested in information about a scale, including the range in potential value, if any.  Its use appears to have been for weighing 'produce' 'vegtables,' etc. with a maximum capacity of 3 lbs.  It is identified on the body of the scale as a Style: 405 A R No. 358297 manufactured by Toledo Scale Company, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A. 5 patent numbers are shown ranging from Sep. 11, 1906 thru Oct. 8, 1918 plus a Patent Pending - 2111 -.  Knowing the significance of the pending patent would also be interesting and appreciated. Thanks for your information and help.  

Sincerely,

Phil