Vintage Wedderburn Mechanical Platform Scale

This is a vintage industrial-grade mechanical platform scale manufactured by Wedderburn, an iconic Australian company established in 1896. The scale features a large, circular clock-style dial housed in a rounded rectangular metal casing, finished in a faded hammer-tone blue or gray enamel. Below the head is a vertical metal column resting on a heavy-duty rectangular weighing platform. The dial face is light cream with prominent black lettering reading 'WEDDERBURN' and includes smaller technical specifications and graduations. The dial is protected by a glass cover and features a slender black mechanical needle. Based on the design and construction, this unit likely dates from the mid-20th century (circa 1940s-1960s). Physically, the item shows significant signs of age and industrial use; there is widespread surface corrosion and rust particularly on the base platform and lower column. The paint is chipped and worn in several areas, indicating a heavy working life. A detached metal component, possibly a rear access panel or secondary casing part, is seen lying on the floor nearby. The craftsmanship reflects the robust engineering expected of early Wedderburn warehouse scales, designed for durability in harsh environments. Despite the surface wear, the overall structure appears intact, though the mechanical calibration would need professional assessment to confirm functionality.