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This unusual mechanical scale has a colorful full-face Charlie the Tuna design surrounded by bubbles, with “SORRY CHARLIE” printed above the weight display. The face is copyright marked:
© 1972 Star-Kist Foods, Inc.
The scale was tested using the pictured 25-pound cast-iron weight and reads accurately. The test weight is shown only to demonstrate operation and is not included.
This is an appealing piece of original 1970s advertising memorabilia and would display well in a kitchen, bathroom, advertising collection, restaurant, vintage shop or retro-themed room.
Details:
- Original 1972 Star-Kist advertising item
- Charlie the Tuna character design
- “Sorry Charlie” slogan
- Mechanical analog bathroom scale
- Tested and working
- Reads the pictured 25-pound test weight fairly accurately
- Made in USA
- Weight capacity appears to be 300 pounds
- Cast-iron test weight is not included
- No original box included
Condition:
Good vintage display condition with age-related wear. The front has scratches, scuffs, light staining/discoloration and wear around the dial and edges. The underside shows oxidation, paint loss, staining and general age-related wear. The graphics remain colorful, complete and highly presentable.
Please examine all photographs closely, as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.
Included:
One vintage Star-Kist Charlie the Tuna bathroom scale only. The 25-pound weight used for testing is not included.
Item specifics
- Brand: Star-Kist
- Type of Advertising: Bathroom Scale
- Character: Charlie the Tuna
- Slogan: Sorry Charlie
- Date of Creation: 1972
- Color: Multicolor
- Theme: Food & Beverage
- Product Type: Tuna
- Material: Metal
- Modified Item: No
- Vintage: Yes
- Features: Mechanical, Analog, Tested
- Department: Adult
- Maximum Weight Capacity: 300 lb
- MPN: Does Not Apply
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