Vintage Platform Counter Scale made by HOWE.

 This item had been in a garage for many years.  I gave it a good soap water spray and a lot of grime came off.   After that I put on a this coat of oil, and the colour changed from black to red.

There are a few weights, but they do not look like a set.   The number on the base is 4800 but the figures 5808 also appear on various parts.    There is a stirrup and other parts, (See last picture), which do not appear to be part of this scale.

Size of platform 354 x 210 mm.   Maximum length front to back 570 mm x 400 mm.

Weight about 20 kilograms.   Buyer must arrange collection.  I am in Pretoria.   Awkward shape to pack, but will try to get it into a carton so as to make it easier for the collector.

This factory made scales until the late 1950's, but the estimate is that it is a 1930's item.   The previous owner is in his late 80's and he remembers his father using it in his general store when he was a child.

I will try to reply to any questions regarding this item.  The assise stamps on the weights only have a 6 so which year this was is unknown.  I don't think it is very accurate.