Vintage Coin Operated Scale on the pier at Redondo Beach, California
The first penny scales of the late 1880s offered a service rather than a product, setting them apart from the new and fast-growing vending machine market. Penny scales gave the public their first opportunity to weigh themselves without going to a doctor. Once corner landmarks, American penny scales were playful and fun and stood watch like sentries across the American landscape, reminding everyone to watch their weight and keep healthy.
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Location: Redondo Beach, California
Photo credit: © Ken Howard / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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