Desk set
Category
Desktop & office
Date
1837 - 1901
Materials
Malachite and wax
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20836
Summary
A desk set comprising of a Victorian gilt brass set of postal weighing scales secured to a malachite base resting on four flat bun feet. Six brass weights rest in an indentation on surface of malachite base. The oval scale surfaces are highly decorated with several flag designs. Along with a small, rectangular malachite paper-weight, a pen rest also on a malachite base and a red wax seal.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.