mechanical pendulum letter scale, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. These types of scales are designed to weigh letters and small parcels to determine the correct postage.
Key Features
Type: Pendulum or balance beam scale - Jakob Malik in grams
Materials: Features a cast iron base and arm painted black, with brass components for the weighing mechanism and the letter tray. The measurement gauge appears to be white enamel or painted metal with black markings.
Mechanism: It operates using a simple balance mechanism where the weight of the letter on the top tray causes the curved arm to move along the calibrated scale.
Origin/Era: Similar models were widely produced in Europe, particularly Germany and Sweden, during the 1900s to 1920s.
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