small antique english letter postal scale by sampson mordan

Description

A good small pair of letter scales by the very famous Sampson Mordan, the most highly sought-after maker, signed on the front, S.Mordan & Co. London.
The base is made from Mahogany and houses the set of four solid cast weights. The letter pan is engraved with the postal rates at the time of manufacture, this enables us to date them to between 1871 - 1885.
Excellent condition having been professionally re-polished to gleam. Four small cork supports added to protect desk-top were added by the previous owner. The base has a footprint measuring 6 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" tall.
Item: 44141
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Dimensions

Height = 8.3 cm (3")
Width = 17.2 cm (7")
Depth = 9.5 cm (4")

Small Antique English Letter / Postal Scale by Sampson Mordan

Price

SOLD

Item Ref

44141

Description

A good small pair of letter scales by the very famous Sampson Mordan, the most highly sought-after maker, signed on the front, S.Mordan & Co. London.
The base is made from Mahogany and houses the set of four solid cast weights. The letter pan is engraved with the postal rates at the time of manufacture, this enables us to date them to between 1871 - 1885.
Excellent condition having been professionally re-polished to gleam. Four small cork supports added to protect desk-top were added by the previous owner. The base has a footprint measuring 6 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 3 1/4" tall.
Item: 44141
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 44141

Dimensions

Height = 8.3 cm (3")
Width = 17.2 cm (7")
Depth = 9.5 cm (4")

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