Stimpson Computing Scale Co. 24 lb Cast Iron Store Scale, Louisville KY View Watchlist >
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Stimpson Computing Scale Co. 24 lb Cast Iron Store Scale, Louisville KY
Early 20th-century Stimpson Computing Scale Co. store scale, manufactured in Louisville, Kentucky, circa 1920s–1930s. This robust cast iron computing scale features a dual-face price indicator, brass internal components, and the company’s embossed plaque. Finished in olive-green enamel, it represents Stimpson’s innovation in retail technology—combining weight measurement and price computation in one operation, a significant advancement for merchants of the era.
The Stimpson firm, active in Louisville from 1919 to the late 1940s, was renowned for its precision commercial equipment used in general stores and markets nationwide. This example, with its graceful industrial design and historic maker mark, is both a functional artifact and a statement display piece for collectors of Americana or vintage trade equipment.
Condition
Good overall condition, with visible paint chipping consistent with age and use. Mechanism and display components appear intact; calibration is recommended. No remarkable damage noted, as shown in photos.
Dimensions
Overall: 30 x 18½ x 19 inches (Height x Width x Depth)
Capacity: 24 lbs
Please Note: Soup for Scale in Photo
