letter scale from France
This letter scale originates from France. It has no name, brand or logo. The letter scale resembles a design of Narcisse Briais, see for example this scale. Mostly this type of scale is mounted on a round black wooden base. The full circle below the dial is striking. This circle is also present at this letter scale and also at the American handheld letter scale of the Cross Pen Company. The weighing range is 60 grams, per each five grams gram a stripe of measure is given. The scale stands on four brass spherical feet and does not have the usual zero adjustment screw. The smooth white stone gives the scale a firm foundation. the scale is 15.5 cm high, the diameter of the top plate is 6.3 cm. The dimensions of the are 10.6 x 7.7 cm. The own weight is 287 grams. The white stone is still a bit too wide and crosses the brass ornamental edge, but this is nor disturbing or really striking.
Below some more pictures of this graceful letter scale.
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