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Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

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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Antique Early 1900s German Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Green Bauhaus Sheet Metal Vintage Letter Scale by Marianne Brandt Germany
Green Bauhaus Sheet Metal Vintage Letter Scale by Marianne Brandt Germany

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

Decorative Blue Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus Letter Scale, 1930s, Germany
Decorative Blue Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus Letter Scale, 1930s, Germany

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

Early 20th century brass letter scales made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1910
Early 20th century brass letter scales made in Czechoslovakia, circa 1910

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

Lovely set of quality antique Victorian letter and postal scales and weights
Lovely set of quality antique Victorian letter and postal scales and weights

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

Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Letter Holder, Nickel, Steel, Signed
Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Letter Holder, Nickel, Steel, Signed

Yonel Lebovici "Ressort" Letter Holder, Nickel, Steel, Signed

$750Sale Price|76% Off

H 2 in W 3.75 in D 7.88 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

Midcentury Swedish Wide Brass Door Letter Slot - Plate by Gamleby Norden
Midcentury Swedish Wide Brass Door Letter Slot - Plate by Gamleby Norden

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

Large Rose Brass Letterbox by Stowells
Large Rose Brass Letterbox by Stowells

Large Rose Brass Letterbox by Stowells

$581

H 5 in W 14 in D 0.75 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

Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster
Early 19th Century Negretti and Zambra Bakelite Weather Forecaster

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

Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie
Pair French Japonisme Ormolu Patinated Bronze & Cloisonné Vases Christofle & Cie

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

Set of 13 Typography Alphabet Lithographs made by N. Glaise edited by Thézard
Set of 13 Typography Alphabet Lithographs made by N. Glaise edited by Thézard

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

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Victorian Brass Letter Scales
Victorian Brass Letter Scales

Victorian Brass Letter Scales

Unavailable

H 3.55 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in

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
Antique English Mahogany & Brass Letter Scales, S. Mordan & Co., London

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
Fine Antique Postal / Letter Scale by Sampson Mordan, circa 1890

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
Antique English Postal/Letter Scales by Sampson Mordan, circa 1880

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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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

English Scale and Weights for Letters
English Scale and Weights for Letters

English Scale and Weights for Letters

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H 11.5 in W 15 in D 9 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 Scientific Instruments

Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letter "W" Large-Scale
Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letter "W" Large-Scale

Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letter "W" Large-Scale

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H 20.25 in W 46.75 in D 1.75 in

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
Striking Large-Scale Chrome Stainless Steel Letter W

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
Small-Scale Oak Royal Mail Pillar Letter Box

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
Pair of Sampson Mordan Letter / Postal Scale, circa 1860

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

Gucci 1970s Gold & Nickel Pen / Pencil Cup or Makeup Brush Holder
Gucci 1970s Gold & Nickel Pen / Pencil Cup or Makeup Brush Holder

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

Bone, Horn Inlay Box
Bone, Horn Inlay Box

Bone, Horn Inlay Box

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H 3 in W 7 in L 3 in

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
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Thermometer

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
Tiffany Studios New York Art Deco Bronze Doré and Abalone Notepad Holder

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 Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Inkwell

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
1955 Manual Lifting Demonstrator

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
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Desk Box or Jewelry Box

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
Civil War, Pro-union Broadside/flyer With A 35-star Flag Image

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
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

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
Letter Scale Wakita Superpresent Japanese Postmodern Style Desk Accessory 1980s

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

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique English Victorian Brass Letter Scale & Weights, Circa 1880-1890.
Antique English Victorian Brass Letter Scale & Weights, Circa 1880-1890.

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

Beautiful Highly Decorative Cast Iron Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s
Beautiful Highly Decorative Cast Iron Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

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

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Antique Early 1900s German Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

19th Century Howell James & Company Postal Letter Scale
19th Century Howell James & Company Postal Letter Scale

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
Beautiful Highly Decorative Letter Scale Antique, German, 1900s

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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Vintage 1920s German Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Small Antique English Letter / Postal Scale by Sampson Mordan
Small Antique English Letter / Postal Scale by Sampson Mordan

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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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860
Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860

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

French Letter or Postage Desk Scale
French Letter or Postage Desk Scale

French Letter or Postage Desk Scale

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H 8 in W 4.63 in D 4 in

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
Antique Postal Scale and Letter Holder, circa 1900

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
Fine Engraved Quality Letter / Postal Scale by Leuchars, London, circa 1880

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

Bone, Horn Inlay Box
Bone, Horn Inlay Box

Bone, Horn Inlay Box

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H 3 in W 7 in D 10 in

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
Bone, Horn Inlay Box

Bone, Horn Inlay Box

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H 3 in W 7 in D 5 in

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
Bone, Horn Inlay Box

Bone, Horn Inlay Box

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H 3 in W 7 in D 5 in

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 Pen Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Pen Tray

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

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Calendar Frame
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré and Abalone Calendar Frame

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
19th Century Presentation Letter Scale

19th Century Presentation Letter Scale

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H 2.75 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

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

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Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique "Correct Weight" Scale, Letter Scale
Antique "Correct Weight" Scale, Letter Scale

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
Combined Brass Letter Scales and Stamp Case, Early Registered Design

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

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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Sterling Silver Postal Letter Scales 1906
Sterling Silver Postal Letter Scales 1906

Sterling Silver Postal Letter Scales 1906

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H 3.75 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in

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 Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Studios Venetian Desk Set ( 5 pieces)
Tiffany Studios Venetian Desk Set ( 5 pieces)

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

Travelling Letter Weigher
Travelling Letter Weigher

Travelling Letter Weigher

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H 2 in W 6.5 in D 1.75 in

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

A large Aluminum over Wood Trade Sign in the form of an S
A large Aluminum over Wood Trade Sign in the form of an S

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

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Vintage 1950s American Signs

Art Deco Large Scale Letter Box
Art Deco Large Scale Letter Box

Art Deco Large Scale Letter Box

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H 30.13 in W 16.13 in D 9 in

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
Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Seven-Piece Bronze Desk Set, Early 20th Century

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

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By Ruppelwerk, Marianne Brandt

Located in Vienna, AT

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Tableware

Materials

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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.