Bilateral - Post/letter scale - Cast brass, Steel

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Elena Napoleone
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.

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Original Art Deco desk letter scale by Bilateral, with a brass frame and black enamel base, estimated period 1980–1990, dimensions 21 × 14.5 × 10.5 cm, 500 g, in good used condition and in working order, rear marked “Niet voor handelsdoeleinden.”

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Original Art Deco desk letter scale by Bilateral, dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1930–1950).

This elegant compact scale features a brass frame combined with a black enamel base. The clean geometric construction and curved weighing platform are characteristic of the Art Deco period.

The rear is marked “Not for trade purposes” (Dutch: Niet voor handelsdoeleinden), indicating it was intended for office or private correspondence use rather than commercial retail weighing.

The scale displays measurements up to 500 grams.

A decorative and functional vintage collectible, suitable for interior display, office styling, or collectors of scientific and mechanical instruments.

Original Art Deco desk letter scale by Bilateral, dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1930–1950).

This elegant compact scale features a brass frame combined with a black enamel base. The clean geometric construction and curved weighing platform are characteristic of the Art Deco period.

The rear is marked “Not for trade purposes” (Dutch: Niet voor handelsdoeleinden), indicating it was intended for office or private correspondence use rather than commercial retail weighing.

The scale displays measurements up to 500 grams.

A decorative and functional vintage collectible, suitable for interior display, office styling, or collectors of scientific and mechanical instruments.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
500 g
Brass type
Cast brass
Metal type
Steel
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/ Brand
Bilateral
Material
Brass, Enamel, Metal
Colour
Black, Gold
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
21 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
The NetherlandsVerified
3
Objects sold
Private

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