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Charming French Letter or Postal Scale; Signed Narcisse Briais C.1890
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Charming French Letter or Postal Scale; Signed Narcisse Briais C.1890

19th century
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 1 January 1900 · Puckerings
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A stunning little postal scale dating to around 1890 made from an ebonised wooden base which can be leveled with the aid of the screw to the right hand side,

The scale is made from solid cast brass which has been professionally re-polished to give a gleaming finish to the front. The pan is removable making it easy to travel with or store. The weight measurements on the front are of course grams as this example was clearly meant to remain on the continent. The front is signed N.B. for the French scale maker, Narcisse Briais of Paris.

A charming addition to a scale collection or a perfect desk-top accessory. Excellent condition, with a base measurement of 3 1/2" in diameter x 5 3/4" tall.

Item ID: 33880

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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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Description
A stunning little postal scale dating to around 1890 made from an ebonised wooden base which can be leveled with the aid of the screw to the right hand side,
“
The scale is made from solid cast brass which has been professionally re-polished to give a gleaming finish to the front.
Puckerings

The pan is removable making it easy to travel with or store. The weight measurements on the front are of course grams as this example was clearly meant to remain on the continent. The front is signed N.B. for the French scale maker, Narcisse Briais of Paris.

fig 1. Charming French Letter or Postal Scale; Signed Narcisse Briais c.1890
fig 1. Charming French Letter or Postal Scale; Signed Narcisse Briais C.1890

A charming addition to a scale collection or a perfect desk-top accessory. Excellent condition, with a base measurement of 3 1/2" in diameter x 5 3/4" tall.

Item ID: 33880

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA149390
Dealers Internal Ref
33880
Puckerings
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Charming French Letter or Postal Scale; Signed Narcisse Briais c.1890
Charming French Letter or Postal Scale; Signed Narcisse Briais c.1890
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