the wexford scale?

This curious piece was not purchased. My husband claimed it from his father’s estate. He had been fascinated by it as a child. I supported his selection when I recognized the pattern on the scale dishes, which are repurposed Wexford bread plates.

I have no proof that the assembled piece came as a whole from Anchor Hocking. While I can find a pedastel ashtray with a similar feel in Fire King & More 2nd edition, there is no reproduced catalog page to verify it as an Anchor Hocking item.

Dimensions:

Overall Height: 17″

Overall Width: 18″

Arm Width: 13″

Base: 4″ square

Crystal Drops: 1.25″W x 2″H

Pattern Detail:

Same as the Wexford bread plate.

(Link to bread plate post to be included once entry is completed.)

Versatility: This is strictly a decorative piece. There is no function except as decor, beyong the re-use of the bread plate as scale pans.

Other scales found have different designs, different parts (although the seven-pointed bobeche is common to all versions pictured here). It is a deliciously ridiculous thing, from a time when everything could match. And often did.