Jacob Maul - Balance or scale - Brass - Double-Scale Letter Scale
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Jacob Maul brass double-scale letter scale from Germany, dating to circa 1930s–1950s, in excellent condition with two brass arc scales (0–100 g and 0–350 g), blue finish, and dimensions 22 cm high, 17 cm wide, 15 cm deep.
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Vintage Jakob Maul Brass Double-Scale Letter Scale – Mid-20th Century
Item Details
Manufacturer: Jakob Maul (Germany)
Period: Circa 1930s–1950s
Materials: Brass mechanism & arc scales, black lacquered metal base
Capacity: Dual scale (0–100 g / 0–350 g)
Markings: Stamped "MAUL" on the brass arm; stamped "NON VÉRIFIÉ PAR L'ÉTAT" on the base
Description
An authentic vintage pendulum postal scale (Briefwaage) made by the renowned German manufacturer Jakob Maul. This model features a clever dual-range mechanism with two brass arcs: a high-precision lower scale measuring up to 100 grams and an upper scale measuring up to 350 grams.
The base bears the period French stamp "NON VÉRIFIÉ PAR L'ÉTAT", indicating it was imported into France for private office or home desk use.
Condition
Mechanism: Fully functional; the pendulum swings smoothly and returns freely to zero.
Aesthetics: Very good vintage condition with an attractive light patina on the brass elements. The black lacquered base retains its original finish with minor age-appropriate wear.
Structure: Solid and intact, no bent parts or missing components.
Vintage Jakob Maul Brass Double-Scale Letter Scale – Mid-20th Century
Item Details
Manufacturer: Jakob Maul (Germany)
Period: Circa 1930s–1950s
Materials: Brass mechanism & arc scales, black lacquered metal base
Capacity: Dual scale (0–100 g / 0–350 g)
Markings: Stamped "MAUL" on the brass arm; stamped "NON VÉRIFIÉ PAR L'ÉTAT" on the base
Description
An authentic vintage pendulum postal scale (Briefwaage) made by the renowned German manufacturer Jakob Maul. This model features a clever dual-range mechanism with two brass arcs: a high-precision lower scale measuring up to 100 grams and an upper scale measuring up to 350 grams.
The base bears the period French stamp "NON VÉRIFIÉ PAR L'ÉTAT", indicating it was imported into France for private office or home desk use.
Condition
Mechanism: Fully functional; the pendulum swings smoothly and returns freely to zero.
Aesthetics: Very good vintage condition with an attractive light patina on the brass elements. The black lacquered base retains its original finish with minor age-appropriate wear.
Structure: Solid and intact, no bent parts or missing components.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
600 g
Title additional information
Double-Scale Letter Scale
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Jacob Maul
Material
Brass
Colour
Blue
Style
Industrial
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In Working Order
Yes
Height
22 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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