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CA,Yankee Jim-Placer County,Marble Top Drug Store Scale

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 USD and UP
CA,Yankee Jim-Placer County,Marble Top Drug Store Scale
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
August 23 & 24, 2013
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday August 25, 10am-1pm

-This scale features a mahogany wood base and lid, a white marble work surface, and a plain glass insert in the mahogany lid. The front of the unmarked case bears a single knob used for raising and lowering the scale cups on the stage. This set includes two scale cups with arrow-shaped needles, a 60 mm wide depression in the marble, and a small paper envelope containing the following weights: 10 GRN, 5 GRN, 3 GRN, 3 Drachm, and 2 Drams. Careful inspection of the entire scale, including below the marle work surface, reveals no nameplates, maker`s marks, or patent dates whatsoever. The only markings on this scale is the number 2, which may indicate the model number. Henry Troemner & Co. made similar scales with marble bases. The provenance suggests that this scale was used at Yankee Jim`s. The overall dimensions are 13" x 5.75" x 6.5". Good condition; perfect glass. HKA#64520