Description

LETTER SCALES: Rare set of late Victorian silver-plated postal scales housed in a burgundy leather covered hardwood case, the slide-out base and fixed-mounted scales with fold-out letter tray, opens to reveal a set of five weights ranging from 1/4 to 2 ounces.

Scales fully marked to the weight rest S. MORDAN & Co LONDON.

Case outer base gold retail stamped A.W Dear, Hyde Park Corner.

Dating circa 1890/1895.

Dimensions

 Scales & Base: W 12.4cm D 3.8cm H 3cm straight.

Case: W 13.6cm D 5.4cm H 5.8cm.

Condition

Excellent.  The set shows use commensurate with age and careful use, case with light scuffs around the catch openings.  A well kept set of high quality, well made and rare to find cased portable letter  scales.