Antique Cast Iron 24 Ib Family Scale - W.K. Morison MN Regional Ad Early 1900’s

Antique Cast Iron 24 Ib Family Scale - W.K. Morison Hardware Cutlery Minneapolis MN Regional Ad Early 1900’s L 5.5” x W 6.5” x H 9” Antique Cast Iron Family Scale (24 lb Capacity) This beautiful late-1800s to early-1900s cast-iron kitchen scale features a classic round dial face with ornate Victorian detailing and a sturdy flat top weighing platform. The scale retains its original black japanned finish and has great authentic patina throughout. Both sides are marked with original hardware-store advertising: W.K. Morison & Co., Hardware, Cutlery, Etc., Minneapolis, Minn. (localized advertising makes this piece more collectible) Features • 24 lb capacity (marked “24 Pounds by Ounces”) • Cast iron body with original decorative dial • Flat top platform for weighing items • Beautiful worn patina appropriate for its age • Perfect for farmhouse décor, antique kitchen displays, or prop use Condition This scale shows wear consistent with age, including oxidation, paint loss, and discoloration on the dial (see photos). It has not been tested for accuracy and is being sold as a decorative antique. No cracks or structural issues. Very solid and display-worthy. A Great Collectible Piece. Advertising-marked hardware-store scales from Minneapolis are less common and very desirable for collectors of primitives, farmhouse décor, and early American kitchen tools.