Letter Scales
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Victorian More Desk Accessories
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$900
H 5.25 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Green Bauhaus Sheet Metal Vintage Letter Scale by Marianne Brandt Germany
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus sheet metal letter scale in green color by Marianne Brandt, 1930-1931, for Ruppelwerke
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Desk Sets
Materials
Sheet Metal
$1,106
H 6.5 in W 4.22 in D 5.36 in
Decorative Blue Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus Letter Scale, 1930s, Germany
By Ruppelwerk, Marianne Brandt
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic light-blue sheet metal postal letter scale from the1930s in blue, designed by Marianne
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal
$790
H 7 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
Early 20th century brass letter scales made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1910
Located in Central England, GB
This unusual set of postal letter scales has great eye appeal. They are made in brass with a
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
$543 / set
H 6.5 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
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
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
$2,089 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork
Materials
Brass
$653 / set
H 4.34 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Letter Holder, Nickel, Steel, Signed
By Yonel Lebovici
Located in New York, NY
Yonel Lebovici Ressort letter holder, steel signed. Small scale letter holder in a matte brushed
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Stainless Steel
$750 Sale Price
76% Off
H 2 in W 3.75 in D 7.88 in
Midcentury Swedish Wide Brass Door Letter Slot - Plate by Gamleby Norden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wide - large scale door letter slot/plate in solid brass. Un-polished but well-kept vintage
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
$330
H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
Gucci 1970s Gold & Nickel Pen / Pencil Cup or Makeup Brush Holder
By Gucci
Located in Montclair, NY
for size and scale. The letter opener is available separately.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Gold Plate, Nickel
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
Category
Vintage 1910s English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
$2,550
H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Modern Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
further stamped with the letter ‘K.’
The rarity and scale of these vases, combined with their elaborate
Category
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Vases
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$68,500 / set
H 21 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Prints
Materials
Paper
$1,683 / set
H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 0.4 in
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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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
English Scale and Weights for Letters
Located in Hixson, TN
A nice and simple English letter scale with weights.
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letter "W" Large-Scale
Located in Fulton, CA
A large-Scale gold leaf sign letter measuring 46.75 inches wide. Made of cast metal with gold leaf
Category
20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Striking Large-Scale Chrome Stainless Steel Letter W
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage sign letter "W" in a highly reflective chrome. Letter is in excellent vintage condition and
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Signs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
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
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Bone, Horn Inlay Box
Located in New York, NY
Large scale keepsake, letter box with beveled horn pieces set in natural bone framework. Lined in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Horn
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, notepad holder, desk box, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See last photo.
Pairs
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
box, calendar frame, thermometer, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See last photo
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Bronze
1955 Manual Lifting Demonstrator
Located in Peekskill, NY
fiber case, letter, instructions and picture, brass scale and weight. Everything folds up and packs away
Category
20th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Civil War, Pro-union Broadside/flyer With A 35-star Flag Image
Located in York County, PA
style of Civil War cover (a small, personal letter sized envelope). This small-scale paper item would
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful highly decorative letter scale. All written in German on top. Nice item for your writing
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Letter Scale Wakita Superpresent Japanese Postmodern Style Desk Accessory 1980s
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Letter scale by Wakita hi-tecs, Japan. Wakita hi-tecs produced a lot of small pieces in the 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Beautiful Highly Decorative Cast Iron Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Decorative German Letter Scale with Porcelain Enamel Face, Marked D.R.G.M.
An elegant and highly
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
H 8.5 in W 7.25 in D 4.38 in
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
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1920s German Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
French Letter or Postage Desk Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This post office scale with graduated round plate consist of a round flat dish and a pendulum
Category
Early 20th Century French Late Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
H 2.38 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
Bone, Horn Inlay Box
Located in New York, NY
Large scale keepsake, letter box with beveled horn pieces set in natural bone framework. Lined in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Horn
Bone, Horn Inlay Box
Located in New York, NY
Large scale keepsake, letter box with beveled horn pieces set in natural bone framework. Lined in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Horn
Bone, Horn Inlay Box
Located in New York, NY
Large scale keepsake, letter box with beveled horn pieces set in natural bone framework. Lined in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Horn
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Calendar Frame
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
, blotter corners, letter opener, and postage scale. See last photo.
Pairs nicely with Art Deco, Arts
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Presentation Letter Scale
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Brass and Micro Mosaic Presentation Letter Scale, To Major General P. Maxwell From W
Category
Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique "Correct Weight" Scale, Letter Scale
Located in Port Chester, NY
, letter scale is 7 1/2" high.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Brass
Combined Brass Letter Scales and Stamp Case, Early Registered Design
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely rare late 19th century combined brass Letter Scale and Stamp Case made in the form of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Sterling Silver Postal Letter Scales 1906
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Miniature sterling silver postal scales by Birmingham silversmiths Henry Matthews framed with
Category
Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Tiffany Studios Venetian Desk Set ( 5 pieces)
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Bronx, NY
letter scale. Also available , but not photographed, are a pair of short blotter ends, four blotter
Category
Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories
Materials
Bronze
A large Aluminum over Wood Trade Sign in the form of an S
Located in New York, NY
over wood, this letter has substantial weight and scale. Could be used in a variety of decorative
Category
Vintage 1950s American Signs
Art Deco Large Scale Letter Box
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Graphic Art Deco large-scale aluminium letter box
"Letters US Mail
Cutler Letter Box ".
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Seven-Piece Bronze Desk Set, Early 20th Century
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Liverpool, GB
decorated with the Grape-vine pattern consists of a desk pad, letter box, pen stand, small letter scale
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Bronze
H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
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Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Midcentury Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s.
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Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
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French Louis XVI Style Bronze Oval Desktop Picture Frame, ca 1900
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI style bronze oval photo or picture desktop easel frame from circa the 1900s.
This adorable picture frame is made of bronze and brass and has an easel supporting leg ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Italian Renaissance Metal Desk Globe
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style small metal desk globe on a pewter base and stand
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Globes
Materials
Metal
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Salt and Pepper Shakers New in Box 1950s
By Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Wilhelm Wagenfeld glass and stainless steel salt and Pepper Shakers, 1952. Produced by WMF of Germany.
Selected for the MoMA Good Design Exhibition and part of their permanent colle...
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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus More Dining and Entertaining
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Stainless Steel
$176 Sale Price
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H 3 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
1940 Fada Bullet 116 Bakelite Catalin Radio, Blue with Pumpkin Trim
Located in Newfoundland, PA
1940 Fada Bullet Catalin / Bakelite Tube Radio.
Blue case with pumpkin trim. This radio is very rare with short wave (Model 116).
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles
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Bakelite
Wood and Leather Stool Attributed to Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Bar stool with walnut legs, leather and iron accents, attributed to Cassina.
The frame of the stool is executed in brown wood, the round seat are upholstered in brown leather, the ri...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Spongeware Mixing Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century spongeware comes out of a rare set and is in excellent condition. This item has minor wear consistent with its age.
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Ceramics
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Ceramic
Round Small Side Table, Bauhaus Meets Contemporary Design, Art Work
Located in Berlin, BE
This versatile, highly decorative table is a combination of Bauhaus and contemporary design. It was designed by us and produced to a high standard in local Berlin workshops. The fini...
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19th Century French Garden Chaise
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare 19th century iron French garden chaise. A delightful piece made of hand-forged iron -now patinated with rust with natural colored antique linen.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Cicely
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Cicely
These White Oak Counter Stools - The Cicely are beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style...
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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames
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Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident.
Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
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Velvet, Wood
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Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Chinese carved hardwood coffee table with a design of dragons, Republic Period, early 20th century, circa 1920, China.
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Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Louis XV Style Ottoman.
This lovely French Louis XV style ottoman or bench is painted a cream color with gilt accents. It is currently upholstered in tapestry but easi...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
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Tapestry, Wood
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Letter Scales For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of letter scales for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct letter scales — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Letter 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. Victorian and Modern letter scales are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made letter scales over the years, but those made by Sampson Mordan & Co., Howell James & Co. and Leuchars & Son are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Letter Scales?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $819, while they’re typically $160 on the low end and $4,955 highest priced.
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