Edwin writes:
Pam,
Okay, I am really getting out of control. Check out what I just bought. I think I am losing my mind, lol, though I am having a blast losing it.
Edwin in Charlotte
Oooooh, and a 32-bids-bidding-war. That is too exciting. I have never had one of those before. Well, I respond to Edwin, we are Archeologists. Keep fighting the good fight, hunting the good hunt, and oh yeah, NEVER EVER EVER stand on a bathroom scale, vintage or new. Very dangerous.
Item Description
This is a vintage 1964, unused, hot pink w/ faux fur “Counselor” bathroom scale by Brearley. It has been sealed in the box for over over 40 years until it was removed for photos. This is a rare find that you won’t find anywhere else in this condition, and I only have one! Don’t miss out!Size: 11.25″ x 9.25″ x 2.5″
Condition: Unused (new). Small 1/16″ paint chip near the bottom left corner – see photo below. Comes with the original box.
Keith says
When I was a kid, I remember seeing these scales and thought “Wow 250lbs must be impossibly heavy!”. Of course I probably only weighed 60lbs at the time!
Neat vintage scale!
Gavin Hastings says
I love it.
I hate it
I love it
I hate it
No-I REALLY liove it.
It is so OTT that I have no choice to surrender to its charms!
If I were you, I’d be dancing around the house to Kylie Minogues’ “I Should Be So Lucky” over and over and over!
Gavin Hastings says
Really….I’m playing it on Youtube for you right now.
And dreaming about your Smithsonian-worthy treasure.
Maggi says
Oh snap, what a fab scale!
microsonic says
Wow, that is some kind of neat! I just weighed myself on my Mamie pink Counselor, has a stand and a T shaped handle near the glass panel. If it is correct, it indicates I lost fifteen pounds.
pam kueber says
Oh, those kinds of scales are okay. In general, though, I advise: Don’t risk it.
TappanTrailerTami says
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a “happier” looking scale! Maybe it was designed to look extra happy so as to not completely and thoroughly depress the user when the number comes up 🙂
Safer to just not use it rather than testing my happy theory……………..why take the chance!
kate mckinnon says
That is, hands-down, the most AWESOME scale I have ever seen.
What a score!
nina462 says
oh, and I’ll bet it was made in the USA. that’s another reason for buying vintage.
nina462 says
I’ve seen tan ones, but never the hot pink! What a find :-).
CindyD says
How fun! I love the color, but Pam is right – this must be kept ‘under glass.’ Scales are way too dangerous to let loose where someone might actually use them! Especially the ones with fur 🙂
Amy Hill says
Now all he needs is the matching fake fur bath mat & toilet tank and seat cover set!
This is just adorable! You really scored with this one!