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1 Cent “Your Fortune ‘Weigh’ Your Fate” fortune teller scale. Washington,

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1 Cent “Your Fortune ‘Weigh’ Your Fate” fortune teller scale. Washington,

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1 Cent “Your Fortune ‘Weigh’ Your Fate” fortune teller scale. Washington, D.C., American Scale Mfg. Co., [ca. 1950s-1960s]. Painted steel and cast iron scale with plain marquee with mirror. Coin slot has multiple slots (“One Cent Guess Lucky Slot and Get Free Weight”). Small window shows (working) scale and fortune-telling scale (non-functional). Return coin slot at front. On verso of marquee is an ad for “Up Town” soda. Approximately 13 x 22 x 61”. Some moderate wear, soiling, a few dents, occasional rust, rear panel covering the mechanism is missing. “Up Town” soda ad is heavily worn. Still, very good. Third party shipping required.

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1 Cent “Your Fortune ‘Weigh’ Your Fate” fortune teller scale. Washington,

Name: 1 Cent “Your Fortune ‘Weigh’ Your Fate” fortune teller scale. Washington,
SKU: 143094000
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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