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Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful highly decorative letter scale. All written in German. With porcelain Enamel Face. Nice
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Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Metal
Antique English Victorian Brass Letter Scale & Weights, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Brass Letter Scale with Weights, Circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Brass
H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Vintage Post Office Scale from Columbus Bilateral 1920's. Old original post letter
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1920s German Victorian Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Metal
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 Letter Scales
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
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H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 6.75 in
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 Letter Scales
Materials
Brass
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H 4.34 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
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 Letter Scales
Materials
Brass
19thC French Signed "Bleu Celeste" and Gold Sevres Vase with gilt bronze mounts
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A magnificent large scale 19thC French "bleu celeste"and gold Sevres porcelain vase mounted with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Bronze
H 35 in W 18 in D 15 in
Cartier Art Deco Diamond, Sapphire, and Platinum Arrow Jabot Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
gold. Cartier #9.L7735, original box.
The delicate scale allows this to serve as an attractive but
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1920s Art Deco Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
the circumstances, the correct letter is chosen using the side dial below the main scale. The
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1910s English Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Bakelite
Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Enamel Tea Set
Located in Newark, England
piece has a border of 'fish scale' cloisonne with a mottled yellow green, a back glaze of gold tightly
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Metallic Thread
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
holder, desk box, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See last photo
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
tray, desk box, calendar frame, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Bronze
Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
handle, fronted by an engraved monogram, and bearing impressed London hallmarks with date letter for 1866
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Desk Box or Jewelry Box
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, including: inkwell, notepad holder, pen tray, calendar frame, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Bronze
Large Rose Brass Letterbox by Stowells
Located in London, GB
An oversized large scale rose brass letter flap.
With sprung flap.
Marked stowells to the
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Early 20th Century English Modern Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Brass
John Swift 1765 Antique Georgian English Sterling Silver Sauceboats
By John Swift
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive chased floral and foliate decoration accented with a scrolling leaf bordered panels of scale motif
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1760s English Regency Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Early 19th Century American Porcelain Pitcher by Tucker & Hemphill
By Tucker and Hemphill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
important first large-scale producer of porcelain in America. They operated in Philadelphia from 1826-1838
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Desk Stand Fluid Thermometer by H. Matthews
By H. Matthews
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
the hallmarks of Birmingham 1887 (year letter N) and the maker H. Matthews. This English maker
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1880s British Victorian Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Sterling Silver
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H 7.49 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Amphora Czech Art Deco Jewelled Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
matt rough cast textured speckled brown ground. Further sections of scale patterning containing jewels
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Pottery
Set of 13 Typography Alphabet Lithographs made by N. Glaise edited by Thézard
By Émile Thézard & Fills
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
, which is always placed in a grid, so that the painter could scale this letter.
These prints are from
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Paper
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H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 0.4 in
"Drawing Study" Charles Burchfield, American Modernism Design
By Charles E. Burchfield
Located in New York, NY
ephemera including a scale re-creation of the artist’s Gardenville, New York, studio.
President Lyndon B
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Early 20th Century Abstract Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Paper, Pencil
H 17.25 in W 21.25 in
A Pair of ‘Grand Tour’ Models of Ruins Celebrating the Corinthian Order
By Benedetto Boschetti
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
by milordi in Italy on their ‘Grand Tour’.
The superior scale and quality of these examples
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Marble
H 33.08 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR, 1861-63, KANSAS STATEHOOD, 2nd KY CAVALRY
Located in York County, PA
34 STAR ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE CIVIL WAR PERIOD (1861-63), IN A TINY SCALE AMONG PIECED-AND
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1860s American Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Cotton
H 29.5 in W 49 in D 2.5 in
Louis XVI Gold Snuff Box, Circa 1778
Located in Paris, FR
Oval snuff box in three tones of gold. The hinged lid is decorated with an intricate scale pattern
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Gold
Portrait of Monsieur Aubert, a ceremonial portrait by Nicolas de Largillière
By Nicolas de Largillière
Located in PARIS, FR
Roadways, as we learn from a letter on the desk beside our model. The virtuoso treatment of the fabrics
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1720s Old Masters Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Oil
Empire Bronze and Marble Desk Top Inkstand by Lefebvre of Belgium, circa 1820
Located in Central England, GB
Empire bronze and marble desk top Inkstand by Lefebvre of Belgium.
This magnificent large scale
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19th Century Belgian Empire Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 7.88 in W 14.57 in D 9.45 in
Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
present, the sharp quality to the fish’s anatomy gives way to the slipperiness of its fins and scales
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Copper, Steel
Astraea, a study for the Golden Age fresco at Dampierre by Ingres
By Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Located in PARIS, FR
scale in her hands. She appears, dressed in a white tunic to the left of the Dampierre's fresco (like
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1840s Old Masters Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Ink, Pen, Pencil, Carbon Pencil
Rare and important painted bronze Crucifix after a model by Michelangelo
By Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in Leesburg, VA
the large-scale wooden crucifix for the Church of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito in Florence, made in
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16th Century Renaissance Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Bronze
H 26.25 in W 11.25 in D 4 in
Victorian Substantial Hand-Carved Carnelian Seal Pointer Dog Fob Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
from a pocket. The base of the fob would often have been used to seal the wax of a letter or note. The
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1880s Victorian Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Carnelian, 14k Gold
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W 1.88 in D 1 in L 2 in
34 Star Flag with Upside down Hand Sewn Stars, Kansas Statehood, ca 1861-1863
Located in York County, PA
Civil War Period, With A Beautiful And Highly Unusual Jacquard Weave Binding, And In A Tiny Scale Among
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Late 19th Century American Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Wool
H 36.25 in W 48.5 in D 2.5 in
Very Fine French 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Beauty by René Rozet
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
letter to Mercy dated 18 May, Marie-Thérèse mentions Marie-Antoinette's letter to her: "she wrote to me
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
H 81.5 in W 23.38 in D 14.63 in
Portrait of Senator Bartolomeo Panciatichi by Santi di Tito (1574)
Located in PARIS, FR
This recently rediscovered portrait of Santi di Tito depicts a Florentine senator, with a letter in
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Poplar, Oil
Unique Folk Art Copper Viking Ship Table Piece with Shields and Boxes on Deck
Located in Lisse, NL
scale model of a medieval Viking ship. The shape and finish of the quality welded, copper hull is second
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Early 20th Century European Medieval Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Copper, Brass, Bronze
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H 14.2 in W 12.6 in D 7.9 in
Colorado State Flag, Made of Silk, Ca 1911-1920
Located in York County, PA
meanings behind the elements in the design are as follows: The large letter "C" stands for Colorado and
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Early 20th Century American Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Silk
Antique American Flag, 32 Stars, Minnesota Statehood, ca 1858-59
Located in York County, PA
Fine merino wool. Due to the scale of the flag, this was pieced from two lengths of blue fabric, which
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1850s American Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Cotton
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H 76.5 in W 112 in D 2.5 in
Tiffany Craftsman Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Porringer
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
form with shaped open handle. Dense all-over fish-scale hammering. Very much a statement design
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Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beautiful Tiffany Sterling Silver and Mixed Metal Chatelaine Perfume
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
on a lady’s chatelaine. A small-scale confluence of Japanese inspiration and Arts & Crafts technique
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Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Sterling Silver
Portrait of Laura Keppel, later Lady Southampton
By Sir John Hoppner
Located in New York, NY
Augusta, and Anna-Maria) all executed on a similar scale (Figs. 1-3). The group remained at the family
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18th Century Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Victorian Brass Letter Scales
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Antique Victorian brass letter scales, the letter scales date back to 1870 and sit on an oak base
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Late 19th Century English Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Empire Bronze Desk Set
Located in Boston, MA
Exceptional 19th century French Empire tole desk set with gilt bronze mounts.
For scale, envelope
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19th Century French Empire Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Bronze, Tôle
Lustered tin-glazed earthenware dish (tondino)
Located in New York, NY
This tondino has a well centered with the letter E within a square panel encircled by a scale motif
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Letter 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 Letter Scales
Materials
Bronze
Pair of George III Sterling Silver Wine Coasters
By Thomas Nash
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
pierced scaling body with chased detail, the upper rim is serpentine in shape with a gadrooned top edge
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1760s English George III Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Wheel Barometer Signed Cetti & Co. Smithfield, London
Located in Kent, GB
above the barometer is a long and slender mercury thermometer and scale with inscriptions marking such
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19th Century English Antique Letter Scales
Oil Portrait King Henry VII After Holbeins Tudor Dynasty Mural Whitehall Palace
By (After) Hans Holbein The Younger
Located in Leicester, GB
MURAL OF(1536-37) WITH LATER ADDITION OF CROWN.
An impressive grand scale oil portrait on canvas of the
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Oil
Pair of paintings for David with Gold Frame
Located in Cattolica, RN
painter Jan Lievens.
In 1672, the so-called rampjaar (disaster year), which was marked by a large-scale
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Late 17th Century Baroque Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Canvas
Pair of paintings for David
Located in Cattolica, RN
painter Jan Lievens.
In 1672, the so-called rampjaar (disaster year), which was marked by a large-scale
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Late 17th Century Baroque Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Canvas
Portait of young Lady with her pup and roses, oil Painting
Located in Cattolica, RN
painter Jan Lievens.
In 1672, the so-called rampjaar (disaster year), which was marked by a large-scale
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Late 17th Century Baroque Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Canvas
H 14.97 in W 11.42 in D 1.58 in
Madonna with Christ Child - 17th Century, Old Master, Figurative, Oil Painting
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in Arles, FR
travel, gaining a considerable reputation based on the many large-scale works entrusted to him.
In Cento
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Oil
Antique "Correct Weight" Scale, Letter Scale
Located in Port Chester, NY
, letter scale is 7 1/2" high.
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19th Century English Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique English Mahogany & Brass Letter Scales, S. Mordan & Co., London
Located in Bath, GB
This wonderful pair of letter scales are by the very famous Sampson Mordan, the most highly sought
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Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Brass
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H 3.75 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
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 Letter Scales
Materials
Brass
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H 4 in W 9.25 in D 5.13 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 Letter Scales
Materials
Brass
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H 2.75 in W 6.88 in D 3.63 in
English Scale and Weights for Letters
Located in Hixson, TN
A nice and simple English letter scale with weights.
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Early 20th Century British Antique Letter Scales
Small-Scale Oak Royal Mail Pillar Letter Box
Located in London, GB
This small, oak pillar letter box was crafted in England in the early 20th century. It is likely
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Letter Scales
Materials
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 Letter Scales
Materials
Brass
Large Dutch Marquetry Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine quality workmanship and generous scale.
Beautiful florals!
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Wood
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Postage Scale
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period bronze doré and inlaid abalone postage scale
By Tiffany Studios
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Bronze
French Walnut and Brass Kilogramme Scale and Weights, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
letter markings in the brass, the case housing the internal works and having round portal windows with
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Letter Scales
Materials
Brass
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Antique Letter Scales For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique letter scales available for sale. The range of distinct antique letter scales — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique letter scales available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique letter scales to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Empire and Louis XVI antique letter scales are of considerable interest. Many antique letter scales are appealing in their simplicity, but Sampson Mordan & Co., Tiffany & Co. and H. Matthews produced popular antique letter scales that are worth a look.
How Much are Antique Letter Scales?
Prices for antique letter scales start at $529 and top out at $96,000 with the average selling for $4,808.
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