{"product_id":"bengt-ek-retro-mechanical-kitchen-scale-3kg","title":"Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale, 6.6 lb (3 kg), Aluminum, by Bengt Ek Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA retro-style mechanical kitchen scale in aluminum, weighing up to 6.6 lb (3 kg) on a large analog dial.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 18px 10px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e🇨🇭\u003c\/span\u003eDesigned in Lucerne, Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 18px 10px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e⚖️\u003c\/span\u003eUp to 6.6 lb \/ 3 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 18px 10px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e🔋\u003c\/span\u003eNo batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:inline-block;margin:0 18px 10px 0;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e✨\u003c\/span\u003eVintage-style aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace ingredients in the bowl and read the weight on the large dial: flour, sugar, fruit, coffee beans or produce. It also works as a display piece in an open kitchen, café or bakery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bengt Ek Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical dial scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 kg (6.6 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical dial scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity 3 kg (6.6 lb).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum body with weighing bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries or charging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest Rooms and Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFarmhouse, European and modern kitchens, pantries, cafés and bakeries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is Not For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision baking that needs digital gram readings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoads over 6.6 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuy Once: Care and Durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe the body with a soft cloth. Wipe the bowl clean and dry it. Don't drop or overload the scale beyond 3 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesigner and Maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBengt Ek Design is a Swiss housewares maker based in Lucerne, founded in 1975 by Swedish designer Bengt Ek and his father. The company specializes in kitchen timers, thermometers, scales and clocks with classic, easy-to-read designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Carry It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFunction and display piece in one, for kitchens that like a vintage touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it accurate enough for baking?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a mechanical dial scale, best for everyday cooking and produce; choose a digital scale for gram-precise baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need batteries?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat can I weigh in it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlour, sugar, fruit, coffee beans and produce, up to 6.6 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade and Project Orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurnishing a rental, a boutique hotel, an office or a client's home? Our trade program gives designers, stagers and hospitality buyers project pricing. 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