Antique Postal Scale

Antique Brass and Wood Postal Scale

A handsome antique postal scale featuring warm brass fittings set atop a richly toned wooden base. The twin brass platforms rise with a quiet mechanical elegance, balanced by an assortment of original brass weights that rest neatly along the base. Every element feels purposeful, from the smooth patina developed over decades of use to the finely engineered pivoting arms.

This is a piece that carries both visual weight and history. Whether styled on a desk, library shelf, or within a curated vignette, it brings an immediate sense of old world craftsmanship and thoughtful utility.

Dimensions: approx. 5” x 10” x 5.5"

Collector’s Notes:
Scales of this type were commonly used in post offices, apothecaries, and mercantile settings in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Designed for accuracy and durability, they were built to be handled daily, which makes surviving examples with intact components especially appealing today. Beyond their original function, these scales have become sought after decorative objects, admired for their sculptural form and industrial beauty.

A timeless desk accessory that speaks to an era when even the most practical tools were made with care and permanence.