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Antique Postal Scales

Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian brass postal scales having a pair of original brass postal scales standing on a
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights
Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights
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H 4.34 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales and weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Victorian
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Wonderful Antique Edwardian postal scales and weights
Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales and weights
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H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Antique English Oak and Brass Postal Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English oak and brass postal scale.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in London, London
Silver Postal Scales, are plain in design, and have the original silver plated weights. The postal
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Postal Scales

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Brass Postal Scale, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Postal Scale, Circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique English Victorian Brass Postal Scale, Circa 1870-1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome Antique English Victorian Brass Postal Scale, Circa 1870-1880.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales having a lovely pair of antique
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small antique brass and wood postal scale. It stands on an oak base with serpentine edge with
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Late 19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Lovely set of quality antique Victorian letter and postal scales and weights
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely set of quality antique Victorian letter and postal scales and weights having a quality set
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass & Scottish Agate Postal Scale & Weights, Circa 1865-1870
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Victorian Brass and Scottish Agate Postal scale with Weights, Circa 1865-1870.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Agate, Brass

Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977 Scotland 1900
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Early 1900s Scottish Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic set of large antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London, having a
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

English 19th Century Postal Scale in Pietre Dure and Brass by S. Mordan, London
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th Century Mordan postal scale in brass on pietre dure base. The black marble base is
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Late 19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine and rare antique English desk or letter scale, the base covered in stunning green
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Malachite, Bronze

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique postal scale is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Canada and date to
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Late 19th Century Canadian Late Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Metal, Brass

Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
balance scale, Antique Postal Brass Tin Bilateral Scale. Nice item for your writing desk or just as a
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1920s German Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Metal

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15th Century and Earlier Brazilian Antique Postal Scales

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Amethyst

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Wood

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Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Antique Wax Seal
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique sterling silver handle for wax seal. New old stock, the owner would have an engraved stamp made to attach to the handle. Send your correspondence off with style! Beautiful Ar...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Postal Scales

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Sterling Silver

French 19th Century Set of Scale Weights Stand Desk Accessory
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Set of Brass Scale Weights, France A charming late 19th Century set of weights in brass, housed in their wooden stand. Weights such as these were used with different sc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Set of 9 Antique Brass Scale Weights in Wood Block Apothecary 1920s
Located in Dayton, OH
1920's brass apothecary scale weight set including nine weights (one 50 gram, three 100 grams, one 200 grams, one 500 grams, one 1 kilo, and one 2 kilos) set in a wooden block. Block...
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1920s Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Vintage Decorative Italian Apothecary Scale
Located in Seattle, WA
Intricate Detailing on the Scale Arms and Base. For Decorative Purposes. White Colored Scale Trays.Possibly Brass and Marble or Similar Material. Vintage Condition Consistent with Ag...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Victorian Tatum's Dual Postal Ink Stand with Two Crystal Inkwells
Located in Stamford, CT
Hard to find antique Victorian Tatum's dual postal inkwell stand with two crystal inkwells in a decorative iron stand with hinged lids and three pen quail rests. The inkwell is signe...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Crystal, Iron

Antique Solid Oak Slotted Postal Sorting Desk, circa 1939
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique solid oak postal desk with several removable shelves, drawer with brass handle, document slot and postal messenger bag hook underneath. Each shelf has slots for let...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Late 19th Century French Apothecary Scale
Located in Bellport, NY
A French goose neck brass and mahogany apothecary scale. Two drawers with brass pulls, solid mahogany woods, lovely restored condition.
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale with stand and storage drawer cabinet. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the top and sides featuring brass metal hardware an...
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Wood and Brass Apothecary Scale, 1950s
Located in Felino, IT
Precision apothecary scale, 1940s-1950s. Wooden base with drawer, brass instruments. Original set of weights included. Functioning.
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1950s European Art Nouveau Antique Postal Scales

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Metal

Wood and Brass Apothecary Scale, 1950s
Wood and Brass Apothecary Scale, 1950s
H 19.69 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in
Bavarian Pharmacy Balance
Located in New Orleans, LA
This amazing and extremely rare Bavarian Biedermeier-period pharmacy balance stand would have been at home at any apothecary’s shop during the mid-19th century. Crafted of walnut wit...
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19th Century Balkan Biedermeier Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Bavarian Pharmacy Balance
Bavarian Pharmacy Balance
H 30.75 in Dm 20.5 in
Antique 19th Century Walnut Shenandoah Valley Moravian Plantation / Postal Desk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 19th Century American plantation / postal desk, handcrafted by Moravian craftsmen in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, USA. Solid walnut, crown moulding to upper cabinet,...
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19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Postal Scales

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Walnut

Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare Victorian Apothecary Military Campaign four drawer brass bound chest finished with tooled black leather A Beautiful handcrafted Apothecary Chest. Each drawer has been indente...
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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Early Chinoiserie Japanned Leather Top Desk and Chair Set - Nichols and Stone
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful japanned Nichols & Stone chinoiserie desk and matching chair set. The desk itself is swoon-worthy with its painted traditional scenes of a forest and stenciled gold detai...
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique Postal Scales

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Metal

Antique Bayliss & Co 19th Century English Brass Apothecary Counter Scale Balance
By Bayliss & Coulthard
Located in Dayton, OH
"An antique 4 lb mercantile balance by Bayliss & Co of Birmingham, England. Features a twisted iron stand and brass balance with tray and scoop. Makers mark engraved along top arm ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass, Iron

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Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios gold bronze postal scale, signed Tiffany Studios, N.Y 872
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Scales

Antique Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
H 3 in W 3 in D 1.75 in
Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Engraved brass postal scales with unusual very detailed micro mosaic panels depicting two figures
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique brass engraved postal scales with an elaborate inlaid Ashford marble base and engraved
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Marble, Brass

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany Studios Scale, Grape Pattern, green favrile glass with brown bronze base, signed Tiffany
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Scales

Tiffany Studios Desk Set, Pine needle
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
#998, 1 pen tray #1004, Hand blotter #995, calendar #930, postal scale #872, stamp box #801, letter
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Early 20th Century American Antique Postal Scales

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Bronze

Postal Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass and Walnut Postal Scale
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19th Century British Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Rare Coromander Postal Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Exceptional quality Inkwell-Postal Scale-Pen Rest With Abalone and Engraved Brass Mounts Circa
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Crystal, Brass

Rare Coromander Postal Scale
Rare Coromander Postal Scale
H 4.5 in W 12 in D 10.5 in
English postal scale with original weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
This postal scale, came from the south of England is is complete with original weights. it is
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Metal

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales
Located in London, GB
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver postal scales with original weights date London 1896-97
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Tortoise Shell

English Postal Scale and Graduated Weights
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial English brass and mahogany postal scale retaining its original set of 8 registered
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Extraordinary cut and engraved brass postal scale
Located in San Francisco, CA
A highly decorative English cut and engraved brass postal scale on a rosewood base made and signed
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

English Postal Scale, S. Mordan & Co., London, circa 1910
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Postal scale by S. Mordan & Co., London, England, circa 1910. Complete set of brass weights.  
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Early 20th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Malachite postal scales, Hannaford & Hallstaff, c. 1850.
By Halstaff & Hannaford
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine and rare set of malachite and gilt metal postal scales, Halstaff and Hannaford, 228, Regent
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1850s English Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Malachite

Antique Postal Scale
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is a functional scale for measuring postage that has worked like a dream, since the turn of
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19th Century Austrian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Postal Scale
Antique Postal Scale
H 7 in W 4 in D 3 in
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97
Located in London, GB
Rare English tortoiseshell & silver postal scales with original weights dated London 1896-97. We
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19th Century British Antique Postal Scales

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Tortoise Shell

Antique English Victorian Brass and Agate Postal Scale with Weights, Circa 1860s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian brass and agate postal scale with weights, Circa 1865-1870.
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Agate, Brass

Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning little pair of desk-top postal scales, the base made from a solid piece of burl walnut
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1860s English Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860
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H 3 in W 9.75 in D 5.75 in
Antique Desk Set, Scottish Victorian Inkstand, Postal Scale, and Weights, B1430C
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique desk set, Scottish Victorian inkstand, postal scale, and weights, very rare, B1430C
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1870s Scottish Antique Postal Scales

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Oak

Fantastic set of large antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic set of large antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan having a fantastic
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19th Century Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

English 19th Century Brass Postal Scale on Brass Base by Sturner & Sons
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century brass postal scale on brass base by Sturner and Sons, postal rates for letters
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass and Walnut Postal Scale
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19th Century British Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Scale
Antique Scale
H 6 in W 12 in D 6 in
Antique English Postal/Letter Scales by Sampson Mordan, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A really smart late Victorian desk-top letter or postal scale made by the highly sought-after
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

19th Century London Postal Map of Large Scale - Framed
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Wonderfully graphic and acurately detailed last quarter 19th century postal map of London, United
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19th Century British Antique Postal Scales

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Paper, Acrylic, Wood

Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A very fine and unusual example of Victorian postal / letter scale dating to c.1890 and made by the
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Small-Scale Oak Royal Mail Pillar Letter Box
Located in London, GB
postal history.
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Brass and Wood Postal Scale
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small antique brass and wood English postal scale. It stands on an oak base with serpentine edge
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Late 19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Oak and Brass Postal Scale
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small antique brass and wood postal scale. It stands on an oak base with serpentine edge with
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Late 19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Oak and Brass Postal Scale
Antique Oak and Brass Postal Scale
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales having a lovely pair of antique
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19th Century Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales
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H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Gorham Sterling Table Top Postal Scale, 1906
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Gorham sterling tabletop postal scale, 1906. With a rectangular platform (Measures 2" x 1.25
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Early 1900s American High Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Metal, Sterling Silver

Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small English postal scale, identified as circa 1915 given the prices per oz. and the foreign
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Early 20th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique English Walnut and Brass Engraved Postal Scale, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English walnut and brass engraved postal scale, circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique Victorian Postal Scales & Weights on Oak Stand, Scotland 1880, H822
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Oversized Postal Scales and weights on Oak stand, Scotland 1880, H822 Scotland
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1880s Scottish Antique Postal Scales

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Oak

English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Double Inkstand, Postal Scale and Pen Rest
Located in Wells, ME
English mid 19th century burl walnut desk organizer comprising a postal scale and six stacking
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Antique English Brass Postal Scale and Weights
Located in Port Chester, NY
This is a decorative accessory to add panache to a desk top. The letter is placed on the flat side of the balance and a small weight goes into the pan on the left. Very nicely made...
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Fine Engraved Quality Letter / Postal Scale by Leuchars, London, circa 1880
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous small pair of desk postal scales by the top-retailer, Leuchars of Piccadilly, London
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Postal Scales

Antique Postal Scale and Letter Holder, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
A mahogany and brass postage scale found in France but most likely British. Standing on three brass
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Early 1900s French Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Small Antique English Letter / Postal Scale by Sampson Mordan
Located in Bath, GB
A good small pair of letter scales by the very famous Sampson Mordan, the most highly sought-after
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Small Antique English Letter / Postal Scale by Sampson Mordan
Small Antique English Letter / Postal Scale by Sampson Mordan
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H 3.25 in W 6.75 in D 3.75 in
19th Century S. Mordan & Co of London Brass and Wood Postage Scale with Weights
By S. Mordan & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
postage rates on one of the plateaux. Resting on petite bun feet, this English brass postal scale will
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

19th Century Howell James & Company Postal Letter Scale
By Howell James & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Howell James & Company brass and porcelain postal letter scale, Regent St. London, circa 1880
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1880s English Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

Victorian Boulle Postal Scale Mid 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Victorian postal scale enriched with brass boulle marquetry reminiscent of the French ”Boulle
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

Sterling Silver Postal Letter Scales 1906
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Miniature sterling silver postal scales by Birmingham silversmiths Henry Matthews framed with
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Early 20th Century British Antique Postal Scales

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Silver

Sterling Silver Postal Letter Scales 1906
Sterling Silver Postal Letter Scales 1906
H 3.75 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in
Collection of Russian Malachite Desk Accessories, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Collection of Gilt Bronze and Malachite Desk Accessories Including Pen Tray, Chamberstick, Postal
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19th Century Russian Antique Postal Scales

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Malachite, Ormolu

English Sterling Potpourri Urn in the Japanese Taste
Located in Los Angeles, CA
just over 8 oz on my postal scale.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Postal Scales

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Sterling Silver, Gold

Travelling Letter Weigher
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The title of these brass Letter Scales is stamped to the top of its red leather case. Also stamped
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19th Century English Antique Postal Scales

Travelling Letter Weigher
Travelling Letter Weigher
H 2 in W 6.5 in D 1.75 in
American 19th Century Fairbanks Scale
By Fairbanks Morse and Company
Located in Southampton, NY
Civil War They Supplied All The Scales For The U.S. Postal Service.
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Postal Scales

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Brass

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Antique Postal Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique postal scales is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique postal scales available were constructed with great care. Antique postal scales have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique postal scales are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique postal scales are appealing in their simplicity, but Sampson Mordan & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company and Howell James & Co. produced popular antique postal scales that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Postal Scales?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $4,500 highest priced.