This is an antique small scale made by Gilfillan Scale & HDW. Co. It features a black hand-painted finish with the US flag and eagle and E Pluribus Unum on each side, and is of nice quality. As it falls under the category of antiques, it is likely a collectible item for those interested in mercantile, trades, and factories.
I did verify that it works well, all the way up to 4lbs. I have a scale weight set. It is also adjustable.
It is very clean and in very good condition as the pictures show.
I can send more pictures if interested.
Thank you for looking at this item.