Berkel - Automat - Vintage coin person scale
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Berkel coin-operated scale “1 Schilling”, fully functional, in mid-century industrial design style from the Netherlands, height 190 cm, width 40 cm, depth 60 cm, glass dial Ø 53 cm, weighing platform 350 × 450 mm, colours gold and brown, good used condition with minor signs of wear.
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Berkel coin-person scale '1 Schilling' – fully functional, iconic vintage item
For sale is an original Berkel coin-operated personal scale with the rare Austrian note '1 Schilling' – an authentic piece of everyday life and design history, and a strong collector's and decorative object in the Mid-Century/Industrial style.
The scale impresses with its large round scale up to 150 kg, the distinctive stand housing with Berkel embossings, and the characteristic coin lever. Particularly appealing are the visible mechanics behind glass and the functioning lighting, which give the scale an impressive presence.
Function
Coin insertion works
Lighting is working.
Mechanics work.
state
Age- and usage-typical patina as well as visible signs of wear on the case and the cradle platform.
Note for daily use
For regular or daily use, maintenance and renewal of the wiring are recommended. As a collector, decoration, or display piece, it is already an extremely attractive highlight.
Measurements
Height: approximately 190 cm
Diameter of the viewing glass: approx. 53 cm.
Weighing platform (footboard): approximately 350 × 450 mm.
Location
Austria, Carinthia
An extraordinary piece with charm, history, and a strong presence – ideal for collectors, vintage enthusiasts, or as a eye-catching feature in gastronomy, hotels, barbershops, concept stores, or exhibitions.
Spedition pickup available!
Berkel coin-person scale '1 Schilling' – fully functional, iconic vintage item
For sale is an original Berkel coin-operated personal scale with the rare Austrian note '1 Schilling' – an authentic piece of everyday life and design history, and a strong collector's and decorative object in the Mid-Century/Industrial style.
The scale impresses with its large round scale up to 150 kg, the distinctive stand housing with Berkel embossings, and the characteristic coin lever. Particularly appealing are the visible mechanics behind glass and the functioning lighting, which give the scale an impressive presence.
Function
Coin insertion works
Lighting is working.
Mechanics work.
state
Age- and usage-typical patina as well as visible signs of wear on the case and the cradle platform.
Note for daily use
For regular or daily use, maintenance and renewal of the wiring are recommended. As a collector, decoration, or display piece, it is already an extremely attractive highlight.
Measurements
Height: approximately 190 cm
Diameter of the viewing glass: approx. 53 cm.
Weighing platform (footboard): approximately 350 × 450 mm.
Location
Austria, Carinthia
An extraordinary piece with charm, history, and a strong presence – ideal for collectors, vintage enthusiasts, or as a eye-catching feature in gastronomy, hotels, barbershops, concept stores, or exhibitions.
Spedition pickup available!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Industrial design
Title additional information
Vintage coin person scale
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/ Brand
Berkel
Material
Metal
Style
Industrial
Colour
Brown, Gold
Physical condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
190 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
60 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
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