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A Large Set of Victorian Postal Scales
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
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A Large Set of Victorian Postal Scales

19th century
Description

A large country house set of Victorian brass postal scales, with various weights on an oak stand.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated these Victorian Brass Postal Scales to the Victorian era.

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SA1123865
Dealers Internal Reference
S738
Description
A large country house set of Victorian brass postal scales, with various weights on an oak stand.
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Drennan & Sturrock Ltd has dated these Victorian Brass Postal Scales to the Victorian era.

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SA1123865
Dealers Internal Ref
S738
Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
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Drennan & Sturrock Ltd
Telephone 07973 158545
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom

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A set of Victorian brass postal scales mounted on a rectangular wooden base with nested brass weights stored in custom cutouts.
A large set of Victorian postal scales
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A set of Victorian brass postal scales mounted on a rectangular wooden base with nested brass weights stored in custom cutouts.
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FAQs

Victorian postal scales were introduced in Great Britain following the Uniform Penny Post reforms of 1840, which established rates based on weight rather than distance. This created a demand for accurate countertop scales in post offices, commercial businesses, and private studies.

These instruments were predominantly crafted from cast or stamped brass mounted onto solid timber plinths such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. They typically included a matching set of solid brass nested or flat weights.

Authentic pieces often feature rates engraved directly onto the brass pan, period makers marks, stamped weight measurements in ounces or drams, natural oxidisation on the brass surfaces, and traditional slotted screw construction.

Position the scales on an office desk, library shelf, or console table alongside leather-bound books and brass accessories to add texture, narrative, and historical detail to a study or living area.

Dust the item regularly with a soft dry cloth. Avoid abrasive chemical polishes if retaining the aged patina is preferred, and keep the wooden base away from excessive moisture or direct heat sources to prevent warping.
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