Victorian Parkins & Gotto London Brass Postal Letter Scale with Weights

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$250.00
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An exceptional mid-to-late 19th-century English Roberval postal desk balance, retailed by the luxury London stationers Parkins & Gotto.
  • Craftsmanship: The beam is clearly stamped with the prestigious maker/retailer signature, "Parkins & Gotto, London", alongside a structural stamp reading "Warranted Accurate."
  • Design & Mechanism: Built upon a beautifully contoured, warm serpentine wood base featuring custom velvet-lined recessed slots. The solid brass mechanism displays an elegant scrollwork central column, balanced by an engraved plate detailing historic inland postal rates up to 16 oz.
  • Weights Included: Complete with a foundational set of six graduated brass weights (ranging down to fractional ounces), nesting perfectly into the base tray.
  • Condition: Excellent antique condition with a handsome, authentic aged brass patina. Mechanisms pivot smoothly. An ideal functional centerpiece or statement addition for the discerning collector of scientific instruments or postal memorabilia.

Specifications
  • Dimensions: 12cm (H) x 24cm (W) x 14cm (D)
  • Weight: ~1.0 kg
  • Location: Available for local pickup in Thornleigh, NSW 2120, or carefully packed and posted anywhere worldwide.

 
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