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Unusual and Rare Patented Postal Scales
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Unusual and Rare Patented Postal Scales

19th century
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Circa 1890, very unusual and rare patented postal scales. The brass top has an unusual measure mechanism comprising of 5 cast brass rods which move into an upright position as the weight is applied to the scales. There is a small brass marker board on the left hand side which gives the cost of the post. The piece stands on a mahogany base in the form of a refectory table with trestle ends.

Size 27cm wide x 12cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

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Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

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SA178127
Description
Circa 1890, very unusual and rare patented postal scales.
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The brass top has an unusual measure mechanism comprising of 5 cast brass rods which move into an upright position as the weight is applied to the scales.
Georgian Antiques

There is a small brass marker board on the left hand side which gives the cost of the post. The piece stands on a mahogany base in the form of a refectory table with trestle ends.

Size 27cm wide x 12cm deep.

Most items include delivery anywhere in the UK mainland.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA178127
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Unusual and Rare Patented Postal Scales
Unusual and Rare Patented Postal Scales
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Unusual and Rare Patented Postal Scales
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