magnetic
letter scale

unknown maker
donated by Enno Goeman, Germany
bruine lijn

This little magnetic letter scale was a promotional article of the medicine Lexotanil® 6. This medicine with the active chemical Bromazepam is on the international market since 1974. The opposing weighing force derives from the two cylindrical magnets repulsing one other. The chart is kept very simple: 20, 50, 100 and 250 grams. These are postal weight limits. Below some more pictures of this magnetic letter scale.

magnetic letter scale
magnetic letter scale
 

detail 1
with cover mounted
 
detail 2
cover removed
 
detail 3
compact letter clip
 
detail 4
ready to weigh
 
detail 5
weighing 50 grams
 
detail 6
high repulsive force
 
bruine lijn
« Sol collection: part 6«© copyright André Sol version: July 19, 2007