Antique Cast Iron Fairbanks Store Counter Scale

From a local estate clean out. Comes with its weights (not pictured). Pick up near La Canada and Hardy in Northwest Tucson. Manufacturer: It is a product of Fairbanks Scales, a company founded by Thaddeus Fairbanks, known for inventing the platform scale in the 19th century. Functionality: This specific model features a beam with an upper bar for measuring up to 10 lbs in 1 oz increments and a lower bar for measuring up to 50 lbs in half-pound increments. Components: It includes a calibration weight and a "scoop weight" designed for use with a tin or brass scoop, which would have been used to hold the items being weighed. Historical Significance: Fairbanks scales revolutionized weighing practices in farming, manufacturing, and commerce, and were widely sold globally.