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Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights
Antique Edwardian brass postal scales & weights

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 hardwood stand with the original brass weights

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights
Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights

Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

20th Century Triner Postal Scale
20th Century Triner Postal Scale

20th Century Triner Postal Scale

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Triner Postal Scale Model AA-4. It was made by Triner Scale and Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois in 1972.

Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal

Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights
Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights

Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely set of antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Postal Scales with Brass Weights
English Victorian Postal Scales with Brass Weights

English Victorian Postal Scales with Brass Weights

Located in Queens, NY

"English Victorian postal scales with brass weights consisting of two-4lb weights and a 2lb weight on a oak base (signed: S.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Postal Scale
Early 20th Century English Postal Scale

Early 20th Century English Postal Scale

Located in Atlanta, GA

This finely crafted Early 20th Century English postal scale is a striking example of the functional yet elegant design typical of the period.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass Irish postal scales

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 Victorian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass
Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass

Located in Miami, FL

Antique European Enameled Postal Scale with Brass, this desk top pendulum scale is a quirky and fun addition to your collection of antique scales.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel

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 of original antique Victorian postal scales with original brass weights

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Metalwork

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...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents
Antique Canada Post Office Balance Scale with Cast Metal Base and Brass Accents

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 approximately 1952 and done in the Late Victorian style.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 Brandt, executed by Ruppel Werke, Ruppelwerk in Gotha, Germany.

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 complicated cantilevered balance movement.

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Tiffany Studios Postal Scale
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale

Unavailable

H 3 in W 3 in D 1.75 in

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany Studios gold bronze postal scale, signed Tiffany Studios, N.Y 872

Category

Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century
Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century

Antique Engraved Brass Postal Scales 19th Century

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H 6 in W 6.5 in D 4 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.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale
Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale

Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale

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H 4.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

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 attractive bun feet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century
Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century

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 weights.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977
Large Antique Victorian Brass Postal Scales and Weights, Scotland 1900, H977

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 Solid Oak and Brass The shaped base is solid oak With the original eight solid brass ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape
Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape

Tiffany Studios Postal Scale, Grape

Unavailable

H 3.25 in D 3 in

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 Studios, N.Y. 872, original markings for measurements. It measures 3 1/4" h. x 3" d...

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Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories

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. The black marble base is inlaid with blue stone forget-me-nots and white stone stephanotis with shaded leaves i...

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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Tiffany Studios Desk Set, Pine needle
Tiffany Studios Desk Set, Pine needle

Tiffany Studios Desk Set, Pine needle

Unavailable

H 10 in Dm 8 in

Tiffany Studios Desk Set, Pine needle

By Tiffany Studios

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany Studios Desk Set, gold bronze dore, consisting of 4 blotter corners #997, 2 blotter ends #998, 1 pen tray #1004, Hand blotter #995, calendar #930, postal scale #872, stamp ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Postal Scale
Postal Scale

Postal Scale

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Brass and Walnut Postal Scale

Category

Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rare Coromander Postal Scale
Rare Coromander Postal Scale

Rare Coromander Postal Scale

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H 4.5 in W 12 in D 10.5 in

Rare Coromander Postal Scale

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare Exceptional quality Inkwell-Postal Scale-Pen Rest With Abalone and Engraved Brass Mounts Circa 1860-1870s

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales

Located in London, GB

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver postal scales with original weights date London 1896-97

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales and weights
Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales and weights

Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales and weights

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Victorian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

English Postal Scale and Graduated Weights
English Postal Scale and Graduated Weights

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 graduated weights from 1 lb. to .25 oz.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary cut and engraved brass  postal scale
Extraordinary cut and engraved brass  postal scale

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 by S.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Postal Scale
Antique Postal Scale

Antique Postal Scale

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H 7 in W 4 in D 3 in

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 the 20thc. The scale was manufactured in Austria and features unique bilateral compon...

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97
Rare English Tortoiseshell & Silver Postal Scales London 1896-97

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Desk Accessories

Materials

Tortoise Shell

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, beautifully shaped and standing on three original turned feet.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian 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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Antique Scale
Antique Scale

Antique Scale

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H 6 in W 12 in D 6 in

Antique Scale

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Brass and Walnut Postal Scale

Category

Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

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 London maker, Sampson Mordan, signed across the balance.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff & Hannaford
Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff & Hannaford

Antique Brass and Malachite Scales by Halstaff & Hannaford

By Halstaff & Hannaford

Located in Northampton, GB

Malachite Base Mounted in Brass From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer these Bronze Gilded Malachite Postal Scales by Halstaff and Hannaford, London. The scales ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Malachite, Brass

19th Century London Postal Map of Large Scale - Framed
19th Century London Postal Map of Large Scale - Framed

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 Kingdom, published by Kelly & Co. Ltd. Post Office Directory Office, 182, 183 & 184,...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Wood

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

Brass

Victorian Birdseye Maple Jewellery Jewelry Box
Victorian Birdseye Maple Jewellery Jewelry Box

Victorian Birdseye Maple Jewellery Jewelry Box

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H 6.89 in W 14.97 in D 10.83 in

Victorian Birdseye Maple Jewellery Jewelry Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Mordan & Co. continued to make silverware and brass postal scales until 1941 when their factory was destroyed by bombs during the London Blitz in WWII.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Colombian Postal Scale.
Vintage Colombian Postal Scale.

Vintage Colombian Postal Scale.

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H 6 in W 5 in D 3 in

Vintage Colombian Postal Scale.

Located in Seattle, WA

Postal Scale that Weighs items up to 1.5 oz. Beautiful Petina to the Metal and the Label.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales
Lovely set of antique Victorian quality brass postal scales

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 Victorian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Quality pair of antique Edwardian postal scales and weights
Quality pair of antique Edwardian postal scales and weights

Quality pair of antique Edwardian postal scales and weights

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of antique Edwardian postal scales and weights, having a quality pair of original antique Edwardian brass postal scales mounted on an oak base accompanied by brass weigh...

Category

20th Century British Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Gorham Sterling Table Top Postal Scale, 1906
Gorham Sterling Table Top Postal Scale, 1906

Gorham Sterling Table Top Postal Scale, 1906

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H 5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 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") monogramed and dated 1906, raised on a floral reposed Ovid dome with exposed calib...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American High Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913
Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913

Sterling Silver Postal Scales - Desk Ideas - Hallmarked in 1913

By George Betjemann & Sons

Located in London, London

The postal scales measure 2.25"(5.5cm) tall, by 6.25"(16cm) wide, by 3.5"(9cm) deep.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Walnut and Brass Engraved Postal Scale, Circa 1860
Antique English Walnut and Brass Engraved Postal Scale, Circa 1860

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.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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

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 ball feet, the scale comes with three brass weights, 1/2 oz, 2 oz, and 4 oz, each ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French More Desk Accessories

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.

Category

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 Malachite. The gilded brass or bronze fittings are all hand engraved and the two pans...

Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

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

Resting on petite bun feet, this English brass postal scale will bring a handsome presence to any office, particularly displayed on a desk.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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

British Field Marshal's Campaign Desk
British Field Marshal's Campaign Desk

British Field Marshal's Campaign Desk

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H 44.75 in W 28.25 in D 17.5 in

British Field Marshal's Campaign Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

This desk opens to reveal a portable secretaire administrative station, complete with the writing surface, clearly labelled drawers, a working postal scale and numerous filing slots....

Category

20th Century English Campaign Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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 balance scale, Antique Postal Brass Tin Bilateral Scale.

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Vintage 1920s German Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

English postal scale with original weights
English postal scale with original weights

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 stunning and unusual, if you are a collector of scales, as i am.it does work and would b...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Sterling Silver Postal Scales George Betjemann & Sons
Sterling Silver Postal Scales George Betjemann & Sons

Sterling Silver Postal Scales George Betjemann & Sons

By Betjemanns & Sons, George Betjemann & Sons

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique sterling silver postal scales by famous London Silversmith George Betjemann & Sons complete with graduated silver weights.

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20th Century British Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Malachite postal scales, Hannaford & Hallstaff, c. 1850.
Malachite postal scales, Hannaford & Hallstaff, c. 1850.

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 Street, London, c. 1850.

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Malachite

Victorian Boulle Postal Scale Mid 19th Century
Victorian Boulle Postal Scale Mid 19th Century

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" inlay of the Louis XIV period.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories

Antique Desk Set, Scottish Victorian Inkstand, Postal Scale, and Weights, B1430C
Antique Desk Set, Scottish Victorian Inkstand, Postal Scale, and Weights, B1430C

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 Scotland, 1870s All original Oak wooden stand with brass handles to lock side Brass ...

Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Brass Postal Scale on Brass Base by Sturner & Sons
English 19th Century Brass Postal Scale on Brass Base by Sturner & Sons

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 are engraved on one balance pan, signed with Sturner's emblem.

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Antique 19th Century English More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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 embossed silver decoration, faux Ivory face and stands on shaped bracket feet.     

Category

Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Collection of Russian Malachite Desk Accessories, 19th Century
Collection of Russian Malachite Desk Accessories, 19th Century

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 Scale, Two Stamp Boxes, and a Large, Lidded Jewelry Box.

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

English Sterling Potpourri Urn in the Japanese Taste
English Sterling Potpourri Urn in the Japanese Taste

English Sterling Potpourri Urn in the Japanese Taste

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The weight is just over 8 oz on my postal scale.

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Antique Brass and Wood Postal Scale
Antique Brass and Wood Postal Scale

Antique Brass and Wood Postal Scale

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H 3.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak and Brass Postal Scale
Antique Oak and Brass Postal Scale

Antique Oak and Brass Postal Scale

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H 3 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in

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 attractive bun feet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale
Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale

Antique English Wood and Brass Postal Scale

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H 4.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

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 country assignations on the plaque.

Category

Early 20th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Postal Scales & Weights on Oak Stand, Scotland 1880, H822
Antique Victorian Postal Scales & Weights on Oak Stand, Scotland 1880, H822

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 1880 Original Finish The oak base is in superb condition The full set of weights are...

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Desk Sets

Materials

Oak

English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Double Inkstand, Postal Scale and Pen Rest
English Mid 19th Century Burl Walnut Double Inkstand, Postal Scale and Pen Rest

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 weights, two cut glass inkwells with brass collars, and a penrest.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass Postal Scale and Weights
Antique English Brass Postal Scale and Weights

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Postal Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the postal scale you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every postal scale was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect postal scale — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each postal scale bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one postal scale that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sampson Mordan & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company and Howell James & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Postal Scale?

The average selling price for a postal scale at 1stDibs is $1,038, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $4,500 for the highest priced.