Balance or scale - Metal

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Description from the seller

Antique tabletop letter scale from the 1930s/1950s – Perfectly functional

We propose a splendid mechanical vintage letter scale, an authentic object of history that combines elegance, precision and industrial charm.

Probably made between the 1930s and 1950s, this scale was used in post offices, professional studios and companies to weigh letters, documents and small parcels with precision, determining the exact postal rate. Before the advent of electronic scales, it was an indispensable tool in daily life.

The distinctive frame design, the sturdy black enameled base and the chromed metal pan make it a refined collectible and furnishing object today, perfect for a study, a library, an office or a vintage-style display case.

Features
Original vintage mechanical letter scale.
Capacity up to 100 grams.
Clearly legible graduated scale.
Perfectly functional, with an efficient and precise mechanism.
Excellent aesthetic condition, complete and well preserved.
A piece of history

This scale bears witness to a era when every letter was weighed manually with care and precision. Today it represents a fascinating reminder of the history of postal communications and the mechanical engineering of the twentieth century.

Ideal for collectors, enthusiasts of antique instruments, interior designers and lovers of industrial and vintage style.

Antique tabletop letter scale from the 1930s/1950s – Perfectly functional

We propose a splendid mechanical vintage letter scale, an authentic object of history that combines elegance, precision and industrial charm.

Probably made between the 1930s and 1950s, this scale was used in post offices, professional studios and companies to weigh letters, documents and small parcels with precision, determining the exact postal rate. Before the advent of electronic scales, it was an indispensable tool in daily life.

The distinctive frame design, the sturdy black enameled base and the chromed metal pan make it a refined collectible and furnishing object today, perfect for a study, a library, an office or a vintage-style display case.

Features
Original vintage mechanical letter scale.
Capacity up to 100 grams.
Clearly legible graduated scale.
Perfectly functional, with an efficient and precise mechanism.
Excellent aesthetic condition, complete and well preserved.
A piece of history

This scale bears witness to a era when every letter was weighed manually with care and precision. Today it represents a fascinating reminder of the history of postal communications and the mechanical engineering of the twentieth century.

Ideal for collectors, enthusiasts of antique instruments, interior designers and lovers of industrial and vintage style.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
280 g
No. of items
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
17 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
89.19%
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