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Victorian Mahogany Postage Scales (Very Large)
Jane Short Antiques
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Victorian Mahogany Postage Scales (Very Large)

19th century
Description

A really lovely set of early Victorian brass postage scales with a mahogany base and complete set of brass weights.

The weights, 8 in number from 1 ounce to 4 pounds (lbs), can weigh up to eleven pounds.

In very good original condition and an excellent decorating piece..

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Victorian Brass Postal Scales to the Victorian era.

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SA1163968
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A4714
Description
A really lovely set of early Victorian brass postage scales with a mahogany base and complete set of brass weights.

The weights, 8 in number from 1 ounce to 4 pounds (lbs), can weigh up to eleven pounds.

fig 1. Victorian brass postal scales mounted on a dark mahogany wooden base with turned feet, including a set of nested brass weights.
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Postage Scales (Very Large)

In very good original condition and an excellent decorating piece..

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated these Victorian Brass Postal Scales to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163968
Dealers Internal Ref
A4714
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I Victorian brass postal scales mounted on a dark mahogany wooden base with turned feet, including a set of nested brass weights.

Victorian Mahogany Postage Scales (Very Large)

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Victorian brass postal scales mounted on a dark mahogany wooden base with turned feet, including a set of nested brass weights.
Victorian Mahogany Postage Scales (Very Large)
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Victorian postal scales were introduced following the British postal reforms of 1840, which established standardized rates based on weight rather than distance. These mechanical balances were manufactured for domestic, commercial, and post office use throughout the nineteenth century.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples are typically fabricated from solid brass or cast iron mounted on a hardwood plinth, commonly mahogany, walnut, or oak. The sets were supplied with matching calibrated brass weights measured in ounces or drams.

Genuine period pieces feature engraved or stamped postal rate tables directly on the brass pan or base, reflecting contemporary rates. Additionally, period examples display hand-turned wood bases, dovetailed or screwed joinery, and weights marked with official verification stamps.

These decorative objects are placed on executive office desks, library bookcases, or hall consoles to add texture and historical context. Their polished brass elements contrast with modern minimalist surfaces or complement traditional dark wood furniture.

Dust the item regularly using a dry, lint-free cloth. To preserve the original surface, avoid abrasive metal polishes on patinated brass, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly to the wooden plinth to protect the grain.
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