Ph. J. Maul - Balance or scale - Brass, Metal - Rictus Art Deco

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Constance Rousseau
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Master marquetry craftswoman with 4 years' expert experience. Trainee auctioneer at Sotheby's Paris.

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An Art Deco brass and metal letter scale from around 1930, with a marble base, manufactured by Ph. J. Maul in Germany.

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Description from the seller

Offered: a rare, specially made piece for the 50th anniversary of the company A.S. in Germany, this Rictus Art Deco mail/letter scale. On this letter scale the name Rictus is not indicated as such. On the back is the patent number D.R.P. 384478 listed, as well as the logo of Ph. J. Maul. Also notable is that this letter scale has a marble base.

The letter scale dates from the Art Deco period around 1930 and is made of metal and brass.
Scale: 0 to 250 grams.
The letter scale is in good condition but there are clearly visible signs of use.
Photos are part of the description.

Note: this is a genuine Art Deco object and not just any ordinary small letter scale.

Offered: a rare, specially made piece for the 50th anniversary of the company A.S. in Germany, this Rictus Art Deco mail/letter scale. On this letter scale the name Rictus is not indicated as such. On the back is the patent number D.R.P. 384478 listed, as well as the logo of Ph. J. Maul. Also notable is that this letter scale has a marble base.

The letter scale dates from the Art Deco period around 1930 and is made of metal and brass.
Scale: 0 to 250 grams.
The letter scale is in good condition but there are clearly visible signs of use.
Photos are part of the description.

Note: this is a genuine Art Deco object and not just any ordinary small letter scale.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Rictus Art Deco
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Ph. J. Maul
Material
Brass, Metal
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
20 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
The NetherlandsVerified
1439
Objects sold
100%
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