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Rare Antique Boulle Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan & Co., London C.1890
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Rare Antique Boulle Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan & Co., London C.1890

19th century
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A rarely found pair of desk-top postage scales standing on the most magnificent shaped Boulle base; The tortoiseshell was attached to the hardwood frame with coloured matter below (in this case red) to give this highly sought after reddish-orange colouring to these works of art. This process first developed by the French cabinetmaker, André-Charles Boulle (11 November 1642 – 28 February 1732, highly popular in nineteenth century Britain.

The brass is engraved with a plethora of decoration and the balance signed by the very famous Sampson Mordan & Co. of London. Both pans are also decorated, the letter pan having a central ornate monogram.

Excellent condition, the base measuring 9 1/4" x 5 3/4" and standing 5 1/2" tall.

Item ID: 34073

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A rarely found pair of desk-top postage scales standing on the most magnificent shaped Boulle base; The tortoiseshell was attached to the hardwood frame with coloured matter below (in this case red) to give this highly sought after reddish-orange colouring to these works of art.
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This process first developed by the French cabinetmaker, André-Charles Boulle (11 November 1642 – 28 February 1732, highly popular in nineteenth century Britain.
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fig 1. Rare Antique Boulle Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan & Co., London c.1890
fig 1. Rare Antique Boulle Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan & Co., London C.1890

The brass is engraved with a plethora of decoration and the balance signed by the very famous Sampson Mordan & Co. of London. Both pans are also decorated, the letter pan having a central ornate monogram.

Excellent condition, the base measuring 9 1/4" x 5 3/4" and standing 5 1/2" tall.

Item ID: 34073

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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Rare Antique Boulle Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan & Co., London c.1890
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