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Lovely Little Edwardian Desk Top Postal Scales.
For sale by The Dorking Desk Shop
for sale €105     $114
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Lovely Little Edwardian Desk Top Postal Scales.

1900 - 1920
Description

Lovely little Edwardian desk top postal scales.  The oak base with 4 weights. Stamped 'Warranted accurate'.

Size 7 x 4 x 4 inches tall (18 x 10 x 10 cm tall)

Price £90

Stock no. 5857

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated these Edwardian Brass Postal Scales to the 1910s.

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SA992646
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5857
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Description
Lovely little Edwardian desk top postal scales.  The oak base with 4 weights. Stamped 'Warranted accurate'.

Size 7 x 4 x 4 inches tall (18 x 10 x 10 cm tall)

Price £90

Stock no. 5857

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

The Dorking Desk Shop has dated these Edwardian Brass Postal Scales to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA992646
Dealers Internal Ref
5857
The Dorking Desk Shop
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011
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Archive I Edwardian brass balance postal scales mounted on a rectangular mahogany wooden base with recessed slots containing brass weights.

Lovely Little Edwardian Desk Top Postal Scales.

Archive II Edwardian brass balance postal scales mounted on a rectangular mahogany wooden base with recessed slots containing brass weights. View II
Archive III Edwardian brass balance postal scales mounted on a rectangular mahogany wooden base with recessed slots containing brass weights. View III
Archive IV Edwardian brass balance postal scales mounted on a rectangular mahogany wooden base with recessed slots containing brass weights. View IV
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The Dorking Desk Shop
Telephone 01306 883327
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42 West Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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Edwardian brass balance postal scales mounted on a rectangular mahogany wooden base with recessed slots containing brass weights.
Lovely little Edwardian desk top postal scales.
Ref: SA992646
Edwardian brass balance postal scales mounted on a rectangular mahogany wooden base with recessed slots containing brass weights.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialBrass, Mahogany
  • ColourWarm Brown, Gold
  • MotifsBalance beam mechanism, Fitted weight recesses, Pierced scrollwork support frame
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

These Edwardian desk top postal scales date from 1910 and take the form of a brass balance mechanism mounted on a rectangular mahogany base in a warm brown tone. The structure includes a central pierced scrollwork support frame inscribed with the stamp 'Warranted accurate', supporting a flat square plate on one side and a circular dish on the other, positioned above fitted weight recesses holding brass weights. Measuring 10 cm high, 18 cm wide and 10 cm deep, the unit shows natural age-related tarnishing on the metal and grain variation across the timber. Placed upon a home office desk, study table or library bookcase, the piece serves as both a functional vintage writing accessory and a decorative tabletop ornament.

FAQs

Edwardian postal scales were mechanical balance instruments used in offices and households to measure the exact weight of letters and small packages to determine appropriate postage charges.

Traditional postal scales feature cast or stamped brass balance beams and pans, set upon a polished hardwood plinth such as mahogany or oak with custom recessed slots for brass weights.

Authentic pieces often showcase stamped text indicating weight capacities, maker marks, or phrases such as Warranted Accurate, alongside genuine surface oxidisation and gentle wear on the wooden base.

Position the scales on a study desk, open bookshelf, or console table alongside leather-bound books and traditional writing instruments to serve as an intellectual accent piece.

Dust the item regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and nourish the wood with natural beeswax, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners to maintain the aged brass patina.
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