Victorian Parkins & Gotto London Brass Postal Letter Scale with Weights < > $250.00 Qty Out of Stock This item will be shipped within 10 days. Product Description 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.   Reviews (0) Currently there are no reviews for this product. Add Review Questions Currently there are no questions for this product. Ask Question

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