{"product_id":"personal-scale-vintage-watling-coin-op-scale-cast-iron-floor-model-arcade-scale","title":"Personal Scale Vintage Watling Coin-Op Scale Cast Iron Floor Model, Arcade Scale","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt\"\u003eVintage Watling Coin-Operated Scale – Early 1900s Chicago, Exposed Mechanism – Cast Iron Floor Model\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis scale measures approximately 24\" wide, 73\" tall and 29\" deep. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare vintage Watling Mfg. Co. coin-operated personal weight scale, made in Chicago, Illinois.  This early 20th-century floor model features the classic round viewing window, exposed internal mechanism, and original cast-iron base and column.\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp align=\"center\" data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"484\"\u003eThe scale has the original graphics, marquee (“Choose Your Slot \/ Watch Cup for Returned Coin”), and heavy cast components. The internal mechanism is visible through the glass. The paint and metal surfaces show age, patina, and wear consistent with a 100-year-old machine. The coin mechanism is present but untested. The door does not close.  The latching mechanism is missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"884\" data-start=\"881\"\u003eVintage, untested. Expect normal age wear—paint wear, rust spots, patina, and cosmetic imperfections. Mechanism is not tested for operation. Sold for parts, restoration or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlease examine the photos carefully to get a sense of its condition and character.  \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis item has free freight shipping. Freight shipping is not the same as ground. Residential freight shipping is curbside, they do not bring the item inside. If the item is too large for a delivery lift gate you will need a way to get it off a semi truck. We will need a contact phone number for the freight shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInstagram: theoldgrainery\u003cbr\u003eFacebook: The Old Grainery Architectural Salvage and Antiques\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are also welcome to visit or call us Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Central Time to discuss purchases. Our number is 217-779-3992. Be prepared with the title. \u003cbr\u003eOur address is: \u003cbr\u003eThe Grainery\u003cbr\u003e6411 Ehrhardt Rd\u003cbr\u003ePayson, IL 62360\u003c?xml:namespace prefix=\"o\" \/\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"The Old Grainery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46775747412121,"sku":"25-13095610","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0497\/9359\/7593\/files\/130956-001jpg.jpg?v=1765993436","url":"https:\/\/www.theoldgrainery.com\/products\/personal-scale-vintage-watling-coin-op-scale-cast-iron-floor-model-arcade-scale","provider":"The Old Grainery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}