C.O.C.A. Times

Co. 1909
by Jim & Merly n Collings
This is a gorgeous tri-colored cast iron scale. (Photo 1) The scale stands 67" tall and
is only 13" wide.
The fancy black trim highlights the top of the orange marquee. (Photo 2) The mar-
quee is embossed with the words: "ONE CENT" "POSITIVE WEIGHT" The coin entry
is under the word "CENT" on the marquee. On the head of the scale the fancy bezel is
painted black. The hard card stock face has printed on it the words: "STAND STILL",
Patent Dates starting in 1903 to 1909, "ADJUSTED BY U.S. STANDARD WEIGHT",
"THE NORTH AMERICAN SCALE CO. BOSTON, MASS." Under the head, above the
column are the embossed words "YOUR WEIGHT ONE PENNY".
An earlier North American scale with a patent date of 1903 also had a paper face.
It had a reward card on it that said: "$50.00 FOR ANYONE DAMAGING THIS MA-
CHINE".
(Photo 3) is a side view of the North American scale showing the 3 colors with a paint-
ed satin finish . Originally the scale was probably silver. An operator in Rhode Island had
this scale. The orange fluted or ribbed round column is 27-1/2" in length. At the base of
the rest of the column is a rectangular portion, housing the cash box. This portion is red
and orange with a fancy black trim.
The attractive red and black foot plate has the words: "THE NORTH AMERICAN
SCALE CO." Nicely embossed on it (Photo 4) .
The North American Scale Co. also manufactured the Showcase Scales in 1909.
Please refer to our article in the C.O.C.A. Times, Vol. 9, March 2008.
We affectionately call this striking scale our "Halloween" scale.
HAPPY SCALE COLLECTING!
Our thanks again go out to Jeff Storck for all his help.
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