Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.
The three cut-outs which house the weights are lined in a red leather.

The letter pan is beautifully engraved with the postage rates for "Inland", "British Empire" and "Egypt & USA".
Dating to the Victorian era, around 1900, this is an impressive desk / office accessory, in superb polished condition. The base has a footprint measuring 9 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 4 1/4" tall.
Item ID: 35290
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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