Vintage Scale

Name: Vintage Scale
 
Type: Food Scale
 
Year: Circa 1940s–1950s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: None - Freija (brand origin likely Scandinavian or Germanic)
 
History: Scales like these were popular in European and American kitchens prior to the widespread use of electronic models. The Freija brand is less common than names like Salter or Hanson, but its construction style, font, and mechanical design point to central or northern European manufacture, possibly Germany or Scandinavia.
 
 
Collectors and decorators often seek these pieces for their industrial charm, retro utility, or prop value in vintage kitchens and cafes. Functionality, while potentially restorable, is often secondary to display appeal.
 
 
Its condition—chipped paint, age patina, and dial wear—is appropriate for its era and desirable to some vintage enthusiasts.
 
Flaws: Age related wear