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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
England, c1880. Period of Victoria.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. Full working order.
Dimensions
Height: 11cm Diameter: 22cm.
Technical Description
A fine 19th century set of brass postal scales with its original 8,4,2,1 & 1/2oz brass weights.
Also included is a set of 'gram' brass weights ranging from 50 to 5 grams.
A 1000 & 500 grams along with a full set of Grains weights with the original period tweezers and glass cover.
The scales are in working order and the box is in superb condition.
The set has been together for many years and we felt it was only fair to keep it together. A great desk item and very tactile.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Exhibit Antiques Profile Page
Antique Victorian Postal Scales and Set of Avery Apothecary Weights in Original Box C1880
