maker Jennings Brothers | This letter scale with the typical shaped housing was made by Jennings Brothers. The firm Jennings Brothers Metalwork was based in Bridgeport, Connecticut from 1891 until the early 1950s. Their products have the JB mark. In their best years, 1920 and 1930s, their catalog showed over 3000 pieces. I found this information on the internet, lennonhallantiques is stated to be the source. The metal used for casting the housing is spelter according to this source. The actual letter scale is the well-known Crescent, a letter scale produced by Pelouze MFG. Co., Chicago, USA. This small JB scale is quite heavy: 370 grams (13 ounces). So it may be used as a paperweight as well. | rear view of the Jennings no. 793 |
See the Crescent for more detailed information on the actual letter scale itself. The postal rates are given on the front plate. The domestic rate for letters is 2c per 1oz. This rate was valid from 1885 till 1917, and also from 1919 till 1932. Below some more pictures of this JB number 793 with the odd shaped housing.
it has the typical Crescent letter plate |
capacity 16 ounces |
showing the postal rates |
odd shape |
nice corners |
odd shape |
thick walled housing |
bottom view |
the JB mark + the number 793 |
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