May 2026 General Consignment Auction
Lot 431:
Description
C-15697
c. 1950s; Lavley Products – San Diego, CA Compact handheld spring scale labeled “Lavley Fisherman’s De-Liar Model 208,” designed for weighing small game fish with a built-in hanging hook and sliding weight indicator. The green-painted metal body features a vertical measurement window marked in pounds, with white printed graphics including a fish silhouette and trade branding. The integrated hook extends downward for use and retracts via spring tension, allowing the unit to remain compact when not in use. Cast metal handle frame provides a secure grip, with overall construction emphasizing portability and durability for field use.
Shows moderate wear including paint loss, edge wear, and surface oxidation. Scale window remains legible. Hook mechanism operates properly, pulling down and springing back as intended.
1.5” W x 2.25” H
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