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Bill & Jan Berning

U.S.

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returns 11/16/2009

Expertise

We can answer almost any question regarding antique scales of any type.

Experience in the area

We are dealers in antique coin operated penny scales and parts. We collect antique scales of all types. Bill has been buying and selling scales and mail order penny scale parts since 1983. Jan started collecting small scales of all types in 1977. Our combined collection of antique scales contains over 2200 scales. We are the authors of the book Scales: A Collector's Guide and The revised & Expanded 2nd Edition of Scales: A Collector's Guide. Jan is the editor of "Equilibrium" the journal of The International Society of Antique Scale Collectors. Our website is www.PennyScale.com

Organizations

The International Society of Antique Scale Collectors www.isasc.org, Coin Operated Collectors Association

Publications

Articles by or about the Bernings have appeared in issues of “Southeastern Antiquing and Collecting Magazine”, “This Old House”, "Reminisce", “Equilibrium” and “Country Living”.

Education/Credentials

Jan: BS FACS & Art University of Georgia

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Recent Answers from Bill & Jan Berning

2009-11-08 h.troemner #24 ball scale:

Hi Gary, The 1921 Troemner catalog has a full page devoted to the ease and accuracy of Troemner's ball scales: "Henry Troemner's Ball Scales These scales are the handiest Scales, perfected by HENRY

2009-11-05 dayton scale:

Hi Carol, Your scale would have been manufactured in the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Retail value might be $150-$400 in the condition shown. Most scale collectors don't collect these barrel top

2009-11-05 Scale:

Hi Austin, The Chatillon scale you have was manufactured by the company in the late 1940s to the early 1950s. We have dated it by using a 1950 catalog that shows the exact style of scale and dial hand

2009-10-26 Value of Chicago Scale Co. / Mason Davis and Co.:

Hi Brad, Chicago Scale Co was in business from 1863 through the early 1900s. Since we do not have any catalogs available containing your scale it is impossible to determine the exact date of manufacture

2009-10-26 Hanson scale:

Hi Chick, Hanson Brother's Scale Co. was founded in the 1890's by Marius and William Hansen in Chicago. It had been in the Hanssen family for 3 generations until 1969, when it was sold to Sunbeam.

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