Bilateral - Balance or scale - Brass - postal scale

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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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Vintage Bilateral postal scale, brass with a black lacquered base, dating from 1900–1910, in excellent condition and in working order, featuring a two-range mechanism with a higher scale up to 250 g and a lower scale up to 60 g.

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Vintage postal scale “Bilateral,” a classic precision instrument primarily used to weigh letters and determine the necessary postage.

Context: These scales were commonly produced by the German firm Ph. J. Maul (or Jacob Maul), a benchmark brand in precision instruments since the late 19th century.

Bilateral Mechanism: It is characterized by a double pendulum or counterweight system that allows measurements in two distinct weight ranges simultaneously.

Double Scale: The unit in the image features two dials:
- Upper Scale: For heavier weights, reaching in this model up to 250 grams.
- Lower Scale: For greater precision with lighter weights, with a range up to 60 grams.

Materials: They are typically made with a polished or gold-plated brass frame, mounted on a base of lacquered metal or black enameled iron.

Vintage postal scale “Bilateral,” a classic precision instrument primarily used to weigh letters and determine the necessary postage.

Context: These scales were commonly produced by the German firm Ph. J. Maul (or Jacob Maul), a benchmark brand in precision instruments since the late 19th century.

Bilateral Mechanism: It is characterized by a double pendulum or counterweight system that allows measurements in two distinct weight ranges simultaneously.

Double Scale: The unit in the image features two dials:
- Upper Scale: For heavier weights, reaching in this model up to 250 grams.
- Lower Scale: For greater precision with lighter weights, with a range up to 60 grams.

Materials: They are typically made with a polished or gold-plated brass frame, mounted on a base of lacquered metal or black enameled iron.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
260 g
Title additional information
postal scale
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Bilateral
Material
Brass
Colour
Black, Gold
Style
Vintage
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In Working Order
Yes
Height
17 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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Private

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