Antique Standard Computing Scale Co. Porcelain Counter Scale – Detroit

Description : This antique countertop computing scale by The Standard Computing Scale Co. features a porcelain-enameled steel body with a classic cylindrical dial housing and integrated round weighing platform. The front viewing window displays the original computing chart, designed for retail price calculations by weight. Marked “Detroit, Mich.”, this piece reflects early 20th-century commercial design, commonly used in butcher shops, markets, and general stores. The scale retains its original form, including platform, guard, and internal mechanism, with visible wear such as light rusting at joints and age-related surface marks. A strong candidate for restoration or decorative display in vintage-inspired spaces.

Era
1910s–1930s

Style
Industrial / Early Commercial Utility

Technique
Porcelain enamel over cast iron and steel with mechanical spring-driven weighing system

Tools Used
Industrial casting molds, enamel coating kilns, precision mechanical assembly tools, calibration instruments

History
Standard Computing Scale Co. was a leading American manufacturer of retail scales, widely used in early grocery and meat markets for accurate pricing by weight.

Manufacturer / Maker
Standard Computing Scale Co., Detroit, Michigan

Measurements
18 1/4" W x 16" H x 26" D

Suggested Weight
45–60 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
30" x 24" x 24"

Music
Early American Jazz or Swing (1920s–1930s)

Item Number : P16525

Category : Antique Tools

Brand : Standard Computing Scale Co., Detroit, Michigan