Description
A fabulous example of a small desk-top postal or letter scale dating to the late Victorian era, around 1890. The base is made from Mahogany and the scale from polished brass. The brass balance is signed by the manufacturer, Windle & Blythe; They are also stamped "Warranted Accurate".
The right-hand pan is rather unusual being oval, and is engraved with the postal rates during the late Victorian and Edwardian era. The weight pan is also beautifully decorated with hand engraving. The scale has a good set of brass weights, including the little bell-shaped 1/4oz topper.
A beautiful desk-top accessory in excellent condition. 7 1/4" x 5" x 4" tall.
Item ID:39038
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Internal Ref: 39038
Dimensions
Height = 10 cm (4")
Width = 18 cm (7")
Depth = 12 cm (5")
Excellent Antique English Postal Scale by Windle & Blythe c.1890
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
39038
Description
A fabulous example of a small desk-top postal or letter scale dating to the late Victorian era, around 1890. The base is made from Mahogany and the scale from polished brass. The brass balance is signed by the manufacturer, Windle & Blythe; They are also stamped "Warranted Accurate".
The right-hand pan is rather unusual being oval, and is engraved with the postal rates during the late Victorian and Edwardian era. The weight pan is also beautifully decorated with hand engraving. The scale has a good set of brass weights, including the little bell-shaped 1/4oz topper.
A beautiful desk-top accessory in excellent condition. 7 1/4" x 5" x 4" tall.
Item ID:39038
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 39038
Dimensions
Height = 10 cm (4")
Width = 18 cm (7")
Depth = 12 cm (5")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.