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| Vintage scales come in a variety of types meant to measure the weight of a variety of items. Scales were at one time an integral part of shopping. Flour, sugar, eggs, and other household products had to be weighed by the shopkeeper when purchased. Postal scales were used for weighing letters and packages to be mailed. Other type of scales were used for animal feed, pharmaceutical items, and of course, for weighing people. |
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| Some types of scales are platform, hanging, and beam. Since scales have always been an important part of life, they can be found in all sorts of styles from different eras. Vintage scales range from delicate to bulky, and from stylish to simple. A display of vintage scales will always make a fascinating conversation piece! |
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