Warranted Accurate

Old Victorian-style English postal scale, dating probably from the late 19th or early 20th century, around 1890-1920. This weighing instrument was used to measure small quantities with precision, notably in postal and commercial activities. Traditional brass construction, featuring an elegant balance mechanism, two pans of different shapes, one circular and the other rectangular, as well as a central decorative support resting on a rectangular wooden base. The balance bears the original inscriptions “Warranted Accurate” and “Made in England,” attesting to its British manufacture. It is accompanied by several brass weights visible in the photographs. A beautiful antique measuring instrument, representative of English craftsmanship from the late Victorian era. It presents a beautiful natural patina, signs of oxidation and wear related to its age. Overall condition as shown in the photographs. Highly sought after in the world of industrial design, scientific curiosities, old medical technology, laboratory optics, steampunk, and rare measuring instruments. Ideal for a collector, industrial loft decor, cabinet of curiosities, scientific display case (theodolite, microscope, sextant, compass).

Estimate:£188.45

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