Early 20th Century "Micrometer” Patent Counter Scale home furnishing and dings throughout

and dings throughout

5" W with 8

Absinthe saucers served a dual purpose during the pre-ban absinthe era

Despite taking the form and function from similarly designed spittoons

The underside retains visible lathe turning marks from the manufacturing process

Early 20th Century "Micrometer” Patent Counter Scale home furnishing and dings throughoutc. 1898 1903; The Dodge Scale Co. 11th Ave & 20th St., New York Ornate countertop balance scale marked "THE MICROMETER PATENTED MAR. 22, 1898 JUL. 21, 1903 THE DODGE SCALE CO. 11th AVE & 20TH ST. NEW YORK." Constructed of cast iron framework with brass fittings and a substantial white marble platform base set into a gilt painted plinth. The large brass weighing scoop (or produce basket) mounts above a decorative cast support, while the horizontal beam