Coin-operated scales were used to check weight in the 1920s, 30s
Penny weight scales
Here is a colorful trio of coin-operated person scales. Also known as penny scales these were often found outside of pharmacies and retail stores. By inserting the nominal amount of coinage requested
Sold at Auction: Vintage Coin-Op Watling Scale Co. Fortune Scale
Mills Novelty Co Lollipop Scale Coin Operated Porcelain Cast Iron Antique | eBay
Lot - WATLING SCALE CO BALANCED WEIGHT SCALE PENNY SCALE FORTUNE COIN OP VINTAGE ANTIQUE
National Weighing Machine Coin-Op Scale Penny Weight Scale | Gameroom Show
Watling Scale, Coin Scale Chicago, IL, Porcelain Vintage Arcade Penny Scale, C, Coin Operated Scale, Watling Scale, Weight Machine - Etsy
Bargain John's Antiques | Porcelain Enameled Penny Scale - Peerless coin operated - Bargain John's Antiques
Vintage Coin Operated Watling Scale Penny Op | eBay
Vintage Coin Operated Watling Scale Penny Fortune Op | eBay
Vintage Watling Fortune Telling Scale Coin Op | Gameroom Show
Vintage Guess Your Weight Carnavil Coin Op Scale | eBay
Sold at Auction: "Guess Your Weight" Coin Operated Vintage Scale
Sold at Auction: 1¢ Coin-Op Watling Scale Co Fortune & Weight Scale
Bargain John's Antiques | Antique Penny Scale - made by Columbia - coin operated - Bargain John's Antiques
Penny Weight Scale Antique Coin Op Cast Iron | Gameroom Show
Vintage Original Weight & Horoscope - 10 Cent Coin-Operated Scale by Watling Scale Co. Chicago - FREE SHIPPING! | COIN-OP PARTS ETC | Arcade | Pinball | Vending
Watling Scale, Coin Scale Chicago, IL, Porcelain Vintage, Arcade Penny Scale, B, Coin Operated Scale, Watling Scale, Weight Machine - Etsy
