Antique Cast Iron Candy Store Scale c.1915 Cabinets U-boat is an anglicized version

U-boat is an anglicized version of the German word U-boot a shortening of unterseeboot literally "undersea boat"

The racks are very maneuverable and can spin 360 degrees

Basement Gallery

CREATOR Jung Koch Quentell (artists) Hagemann (manufacturer)

The Wilson label is affixed to the fabric strap

Antique Cast Iron Candy Store Scale c.1915 Cabinets U-boat is an anglicized versionABOUT A cast iron balance scale with original label and removable metal scoop. The measuring chart has an impressed foundry stamp "Superb" and a patent date "May 25, 1915". The piece is solidly built and works properly. CREATOR Pelouze MFG Co., Chicago. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1915. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Solid Brass, Metal. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Fading of the chart. DIMENSIONS H 8. 5 in. W 7. 5 in. D 14 in. HISTORY