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A Stylish and Rare Set of Brass Postal Scales, Circa 1910
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A Stylish and Rare Set of Brass Postal Scales, Circa 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

This unusual set of postal letter scales has great eye appeal. They are made in brass with a complicated cantilevered balance movement. They are stamped for manufacture in Czechoslovakia.

They are used for weighing letters and post and have a scale for English post and a separate one for foreign post.

The remarkable part about these scales is their condition, which is untouched from the manufacturer.

They were discovered packed away in their original cardboard box, and they are in perfect condition with no dents or damage, and they retain their original lacquered finish. They are in what I can only describe as a time warp condition.

Czechoslovakian for the English market, circa 1910

Height 16.5cm x width 10cm x depth 7cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Brass Postal Scale to the 1910s.

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SA1218704
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description
This unusual set of postal letter scales has great eye appeal. They are made in brass with a complicated cantilevered balance movement. They are stamped for manufacture in Czechoslovakia.
They are used for weighing letters and post and have a scale for English post and a separate one for foreign post.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. An Edwardian brass postal scale with an engraved curved measurement arc resting on a moulded rectangular base.
fig 1. A Stylish and Rare Set of Brass Postal Scales, Circa 1910

The remarkable part about these scales is their condition, which is untouched from the manufacturer.

They were discovered packed away in their original cardboard box, and they are in perfect condition with no dents or damage, and they retain their original lacquered finish. They are in what I can only describe as a time warp condition.

Czechoslovakian for the English market, circa 1910

Height 16.5cm x width 10cm x depth 7cm

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Brass Postal Scale to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218704
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I An Edwardian brass postal scale with an engraved curved measurement arc resting on a moulded rectangular base.

A Stylish and Rare Set of Brass Postal Scales, Circa 1910

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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

An antique brass postal scale is a mechanical desktop instrument used in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to weigh mail and determine required postage rates. These devices operated using counterweights or spring mechanisms paired with calibrated arcs or balance pans.

Postal scales were predominantly constructed from cast or stamped brass, often mounted on mahogany, oak, or brass plinths. The mechanisms relied on precision-fitted pivots, engraved pendulum indicators, and calibrated rate arcs showing postal charges.

Authentic Edwardian postal scales feature stamped weight divisions, period unit measurements such as ounces and pence, and natural surface patination around wear points. Maker marks or registry stamps are often stamped directly into the brass frame or base.

A brass postal scale functions as a decorative object when placed on a study desk, library bookshelf, or console table. It complements dark wood surfaces, leather-bound books, and classic office stationery.

Dust the scale regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth to clean the intricate mechanism without catching moveable parts. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, as preserving the natural aged brass patina maintains historical integrity.
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