1960s Berkel Enamel Trade Weigh Scale with Dual Sided Display - 22"

This 1960s Berkel trade scale features charming enamelled metal construction and dual-sided functionality, allowing both customers and merchants to view the measurements. The scale includes adjustable screw feet with a built-in level, ensuring stability and ease of use. While functional, it may require minor adjustment to optimize performance. Its vintage appeal and practicality make it an excellent decorative piece for the kitchen, ideal for displaying fresh produce or vintage jars. The appealing patina, reflecting its age and use, enhances its rustic charm.

Berkel, founded in 1898 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a renowned name in precision weighing and slicing equipment. The company's origins trace back to its invention of the first mechanical meat slicer by Dutch butcher Wilhelmus Adrianus van Berkel, revolutionizing the food industry by introducing efficiency and precision to slicing processes.

Building on the success of the slicer, Berkel expanded into the manufacturing of high-quality weigh scales, which became a trusted solution in retail and commercial settings. Known for their accuracy, durability, and iconic design, Berkel’s scales and slicing machines became synonymous with reliability and innovation. Over the years, Berkel has continued to integrate modern technology, including digital interfaces and connectivity, into its products, serving industries from food retail to logistics.

Today, Berkel stands as a symbol of craftsmanship and engineering excellence, with its products remaining a staple in both historical and contemporary kitchens, shops, and factories worldwide.