GEM
letter scale

maker: Triner Scale & Mfg. Co., Chicago, ILL. USA
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GEM letter scale, maker Triner
GEM letter scale
 

This letter scale bears the name GEM. The scale is shown in the Triner catalog of 1910. The scale made of cold rolled steel could be ordered finished in black enamel, or oxidized copper or full nickel plated. The scale was delivered boxed at a price of 1.25 USD. The letter rate of 3c per 1 oz. for first class presented at this GEM letter scale, was valid in the period November 3 1917 till July 1 1919. But also again from July 6 1932 till August 1 1958. Below some more pictures of this small letter scale. It is only 13.4 centimeters in height.
 
 

back of the scale
back of the scale
 
scale
 
 
name of model
the name of the scale: GEM
 
scale
 
 

detail 1
rates and categories
 
detail 2
a lot of text at chart
 
detail 3
capacity 1 Lbs.
 
detail 4
built-in spring
 
detail 5
spring adjusting wheel
 
detail 6
bottom of the base
 
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