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Sampson Mordan & Co. Brass-Mounted Postal Scales, circa 1900–1910
Sampson Mordan & Co. Brass-Mounted Postal Scales, circa 1900–1910

Sampson Mordan & Co. Brass-Mounted Postal Scales, circa 1900–1910

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine antique British set of postal scales by the renowned maker Sampson Mordan & Co., dating to circa 1900–1910.

Category

Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London
Fantastic set of antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan London

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 fantastic quality set of antique Victorian scales by S.Mordan London, the brass scales...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

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English 19th Century Postal Scale in Pietre Dure and Brass by S. Mordan, London
English 19th Century Postal Scale in Pietre Dure and Brass by S. Mordan, London

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

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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

This makes this an early set of scales dating to circa 1860. The scales itself is again decorated with intricate engraving and both pans are pieced or reticulated showcasing a bas...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

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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-after maker, signed on the front, S.Mordan & Co.

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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

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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 London maker, Sampson Mordan, signed across the balance.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English 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 top-notch maker, Sampson Mordan & Co. of London; signed across the balance.

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

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English Postal Scale, S. Mordan & Co., London, circa 1910
English Postal Scale, S. Mordan & Co., London, circa 1910

English Postal Scale, S. Mordan & Co., London, circa 1910

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Postal scale by S. Mordan & Co., London, England, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Fantastic set of large antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan
Fantastic set of large antique Victorian postal scales and weights by S.Mordan

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 quality set of antique Victorian scales by S.Mordan & Co London, the brass scales mo...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

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 maker, signed on the front, S.Mordan & Co.

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

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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

The rear of the balance is where the signature for Sampson Mordan, London can be found; the creme de la creme of scale manufacturers.

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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

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19th Century S. Mordan & Co of London Brass and Wood Postage Scale with Weights
19th Century S. Mordan & Co of London Brass and Wood Postage Scale with Weights

19th Century S. Mordan & Co of London Brass and Wood Postage Scale with Weights

By S. Mordan & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English brass and wood S. Mordan & Co of London scale from the second half of the 19th century, with weights and label.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

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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

Signed/Inscribed/Dated: Stamped S. Mordan & Co. to scales and W&J Milne to case

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