AN AMERICAN SCALE MANUFACTURING CO. FORTUNE MODEL 300 "1¢ Weight-Horoscope & Weight 5¢," COIN OPERATED SCALE, WASHINGTON D.C., CIRCA 1937, porcelain-enameled steel and lithographed tin, a circular 5¢ twelve coin zodiac slot wheel flanked by a 1¢ weight coin slot overstepped shoulders centering a glazed window with covered shield moving to show a scale for Men and Women above a "Your Horoscope Here," door opened after coin activation and "stepping right up," on the lower scale impressed, "American Scale MFG. Co., Washington D.C.," the tapered lithographed metal title plate mounted on a plinth base. Height: 52 1/2" Weight: 17" Depth: 24" Note:  The "Your Horoscope Here," door revealing revolving unmeasured mystical revelations and wisdom for the pleasure seeker such as, "Your enthusiasms wane too quickly. Beware of wasting your life in unwise love affairs, but study your situation objectively."

Stains, yellowing, chips of enamel, doors inside window not working properly but in some working order, scale responds, lacking keys, overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.