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be viewed behind the face or in
the viewing window directly
below the plunger. In side the
viewing window the patron can
see the coin chute and moving
weights (photo 3). This part of
the scale looks very nautical. It
reminds us of a W.W.II subma-
rine movie starring Cl ark Gable
in "Run Silent, Run Deep", or the
Robert Mitchum Movi e "Enemy
Below".
could be on the back by rotating the
column . The foot pl ate on the
Toledo "Big Head" Scale Model
#8300T is a whopping 9-1/2" from
the ground (photo 1).
Even though the Toledo "big head"
Scale had quality construction and
tremendous accuracy, it met with
fi erce competition from Watling,
Caille Bros., Nation al Novelty,
Mills, O.D. Jennings and other
established scale companies. Many
of these companies, including
Toledo were faced with design and PHOTO 1
economic problems during and after the depression,
when the personal or shorter scales were developed.
The Toledo Scale co. however did continue to gain
favor and success in the commercial and industrial
scale business.
The heavy porcelain back
door on the Toledo "Big
Head" Scale is somewhat
unique. It is embossed with
the
words
Toledo
Automatic -
No
Springs
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(photo 4). The door is attached with
8 nickel-plated bolts; having no
lock. The cash door is located on the
fro nt column having a padlock
device for easy access (photo 5) as
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menti oned earlier, the cash door
You might wa nt to consider owning a Toledo "Big
Head" or "Jockey" Scale. It's unique appearance
and workmanship is a "must" fo r any scale collec-
tion.
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