{"product_id":"vintage-dr-oetker-west-germany-kitchen-scale-orange-cream-retro-baking-scale","title":"Vintage Dr. Oetker West Germany Kitchen Scale – Orange \u0026 Cream Retro Baking Scale","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA fun and very displayable \u003cstrong\u003evintage Dr. Oetker kitchen scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, made in \u003cstrong\u003eWest Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a bold orange body, cream weighing platform and dark green front panel.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the kind of small kitchen piece that works well with the current interest in \u003cstrong\u003e1970s retro décor, colourful vintage kitchens and European kitchenware\u003c\/strong\u003e. The orange-and-cream colour combination gives it much more visual appeal than a standard utility scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is marked \u003cstrong\u003e“DR. OETKER KITCHEN SCALE – not legal for trade,”\u003c\/strong\u003e with measurements shown in both \u003cstrong\u003eounces and grams\u003c\/strong\u003e. A side adjustment wheel allows the scale to be returned to zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside is embossed in several languages and clearly states \u003cstrong\u003e“Made in W-Germany.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Because West Germany existed from 1949 until German reunification in 1990, that marking provides a useful dating window. Based on the styling and materials, I would place this example most likely in the \u003cstrong\u003elate 1960s to 1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Oetker has a long connection with home baking equipment as well as baking products. Historical information indicates that the company was already developing branded household weighing scales in Germany during the 1930s as a way of helping home bakers measure recipe ingredients accurately. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Oetker\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage mechanical kitchen scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in \u003cstrong\u003eWest Germany\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright orange body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream removable-style weighing platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark green front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures in \u003cstrong\u003eounces and grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual zero-adjustment wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked \u003cstrong\u003e“not legal for trade”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost likely circa \u003cstrong\u003elate 1960s–1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent retro kitchen display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries or electricity required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with typical signs of previous kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003esurface marks, scratches, light staining and age-related discoloration\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly on the cream weighing platform. The orange body retains strong colour and presents very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs shown in the photographs, the scale responds when weight is placed on the platform. However, because this is a vintage mechanical scale, \u003cstrong\u003eexact calibration and weighing accuracy are not guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup available in \u003cstrong\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA $1 shipping deposit is charged at checkout and applied toward your final shipping cost, calculated after your item is carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJay’s Mercantile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45714381307990,"sku":"JM 565","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260907_131655.jpg?v=1788813121","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/vintage-dr-oetker-west-germany-kitchen-scale-orange-cream-retro-baking-scale","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}