Early 20th Century "Micrometer” Patent Counter Scale pastilles Small vintage metal repairman's cabinet

Small vintage metal repairman's cabinet

This piece features a small brass chain for hanging off of machinery

often relying on physical samples like this to pitch innovation before mass production

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Early 20th Century "Micrometer” Patent Counter Scale pastilles Small vintage metal repairman's cabinetc. 1898 1903; The Dodge Scale Co. 11th Ave & 20th St., New York Ornate countertop balance scale marked "THE MICROMETER PATENTED MAR. 22, 1898 JUL. 21, 1903 THE DODGE SCALE CO. 11th AVE & 20TH ST. NEW YORK." Constructed of cast iron framework with brass fittings and a substantial white marble platform base set into a gilt painted plinth. The large brass weighing scoop (or produce basket) mounts above a decorative cast support, while the horizontal beam