Letter scales
Category
Desktop & office
Date
1837 - 1901
Materials
Brass and malachite
Measurements
138 x 129 mm; 209 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20836.3
Summary
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.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.