Scales, Salter's Postal Parcel Balance, Estimated late 1800's - early 1900's

Physical description

Postal Parcel Balance Scales - circular face with weights and costs around circumference - encased in heavy metal frame with ornate pattern around the triangular foot - oblong flat tin tray balanced on top - painted white with black markings on the face - single black metal hand in centre to show weight etc.

Inscriptions & markings

In centre of face:
"POSTAL PARCEL BALANCE" / SALTER'S
"Salter" over emblem showing arrow through knotted rope / 11 LB'S BY 1 OZ

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