Letter scales
S.Mordan and Co.
Category
Wooden objects
Date
1860 - 1900
Materials
Bone, Brass, Oak
Measurements
95 mm (H)205 mm (W)100 mm (D)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Speke Hall, Merseyside
NT 1196256
Summary
Brass postal scales, cf. SPE.BR.053, circular weighing pan and rectangular letter plate engraved with RATES OF POSTAGE, raised on two pierced scroll supports, fitted to rectangular oak stand on bun feet. Accompanied by 4oz, 6oz, 8oz, two oz (x2) and 1oz weights.
Marks and inscriptions
S.MORDAN and CO. LONDON; ANY LETTER EXCEEDING 12oz WILL BE LIABLE TO A POSTAGE OF 1D. FOR EVERY OUNCE BEGINNING WITH THE FIRST OUNCE (on oblong bone label to front)
Makers and roles
S.Mordan and Co., manufacturer