Vintage English Black SALTER Hughes Family Scale Model 48, Rectangle Metal Pan

Description

Wonderful vintage black SALTER Family Scale, Model #48 with rectangle metal pan dates to the 1930s, from England.
These scales would have been used in a household kitchen for weighing out produce and for baking.
The base is black with some rust showing that has been waxed to keep its fabulous patina. The face of the scale has a wonderful patina;  the scales dial is still clear even though worn from age. SALTER logo of rope on the face of the scale under the dial; marked British Made. The rarer 'Hughes' edition of the scales. Considered by collectors to be in very good
vintage condition, with wear to the black paint; the rectangle pan is tarnished to a dull metal and still functional/clean. Original black metal dial. Gold gilt band around the base. The scales still weigh and they have a wonderful rustic patina! The pan can be removed. The spring mechanism that weighs items can be calibrated/adjusted with a screw that is on the top of the scale casing.
Measures 11 inches tall overall; the face measures 5 inches in diameter. The base of the scale measures 6 inches by 7 inches.
The heavy rectangle metal pan measures 7 inches by 5 inches and approx. 1.5 inches deep.
Shipped within the USA only via FedEx due to weight.