Vintage Antique Black American Family Scale

This is an antique American Family Scale, likely manufactured by the American Cutlery Company. The scale has a round dial face with a capacity of up to 25 pounds, measured in ounces. It is a vintage item, typically made of cast iron with a black painted finish. The design is characteristic of early 1900s kitchen or general store scales, with a patent date visible on the dial, often around 1903 or 1912. These scales are often used today as decorative, farmhouse-style home decor pieces.