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ALLENDER PATENT COUNTERFEIT GOLD COIN DETECTOR.

Currency:USD Category:Everything Else / Other Start Price:NA Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
ALLENDER PATENT COUNTERFEIT GOLD COIN DETECTOR.
ALLENDER PATENT COUNTERFEIT GOLD COIN DETECTOR. An exceptionally scarce fulcrum scale, patented by J. Allender with pans marked for $10, 20, 5, 2.5 and 1 gold dollars. The counter weight is missing, which is almost always the case with these scales. This example marked "Patent Pending" and likely dates to 1851-53; Allender also patented one model in 1855 that included slot for a $3 coin. Fine condition, but dirty! PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOT WILL BE SOLD ON EBAY LIVE AUCTIONS BETWEEN 6:00-7:00pm EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME ON MAY 10, 2002. REGISTER NOW TO BID LIVE ONLINE THE DAY OF THE SALE! (EST 300-500)