American Fairbanks Doctor’s Platform Scale

An iconic piece of early 20th-century American medical equipment, this Fairbanks doctor’s platform scale combines practical precision with handsome craftsmanship. Finished in a rich red enamel accented by fine gold and red pinstriping, the scale is topped with a polished brass height rod and balance beam that provide a striking contrast to the painted base. The graceful cast supports and substantial platform reflect the quality and durability that made Fairbanks scales a trusted fixture in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and pharmacies across the country.

Today, this scale serves as both a functional conversation piece and a distinctive decorative accent, embodying the period’s industrial elegance and meticulous engineering.

61″ High × 20″ Wide × 22″ Deep

Circa 1910