C.O.C.A. Times

senfield
eliance
Subm itted by M ichae l and Elai ne Clark
This very rare and exquisitely dec-
orated cast iron scale was manu-
factured at the turn of the century
by the Rosenfield Manufacturing
Company. We were lucky enough
to acquire it at the Victorian Casino
Antique Auction in Las Vegas in Sep-
tember 2008. Originally from the
Red Meade Collection, this scale has the only
known original Rosenfield Reliance Marquee to
have survived. Restored and painted
to its original color, only a few of three
magnificent scales are known to exist
today. The brass tag found on the neck
of the scale has the serial number 2.
The scale is 66" tall and the footplate
measures 14"x11 " and reads "Rosen-
field Mfg. Co., New York. " It currently
resides in our Desert Moon Antique Asylum in
El Paso. Texas.
This is the last fabulous find I have. If I do not receive anymore by 5/1 /09. this page will be officia lly over. The success
of this magazine is part due to the participation of its readers . I know there are many great finds but very few are taking
time in sharing them with other collectors . It's up to you!
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