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Fine English Letter / Postal Scale in Malachite by Sampson Mordan, circa 1860
About the Item
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 beautifully pierced or reticulated, top quality and quite stunning. The rear of the balance is where the signature for Sampson Mordan, London can be found; the creme de la creme of scale manufacturers.
The four original weights sit to the front, marked F, 1/P, 2/P and 4/P. The P refers to "Postages" which were in 1/2 oz units used from 1840-1871. The smallest marked "F" is a 1/4 oz unit used for foreign mail routed from England via France. This makes this example a mid-nineteenth century piece dating to circa 1850-1860.
Looks like there was a label originally on the underside, probably for the retailer affixed with four screws. An absolute gem in excellent condition measuring 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" tall.
Item id 41363.
- Creator:Sampson Mordan & Co. (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
- Style:Early Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bath, GB
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