Almost every business and home has at least one scale. This book features hundreds of color photographs of the most collectible scales made, including diamond scales, egg scales, bathroom scales, martini scales, toy scales, golf club scales, coin-operated scales, and many others, all described in detail along with market values. From large iron store scales manufactured by large scale companies to beautiful sterling silver scales sold by Tiffany & Co., this book covers the whole range. If you like mechanical gadgets, you'll love this book. If you have ever used a scale and found it interesting, you will want to own this first-ever book dedicated to their amazing variety.