Balance Scales & Weights > Unequal Arm Scales

A 19th century rare Postal Scale made by Parnell, London.

Item#: SBU549

Price: $350.00

 

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The brass scale has a clasp for the load and an engraved brass plate suspended at an axis (fulcrum). A postal mail suspended from the hook rotates the plate and the vertical indicator points to the inscribed scale, showing the price (in Pence) to be paid for the load.