letter scale made by Jakob Maul
This letter scale was made by Jakob Maul from Zell in Germany. On the frame is JMAZ, this is the abbreviation of Jakob Maul Aus Zell. The glued on measurements scale shows German postal rates. The rates for local mail, inland mail, and mail abroad are specified. The categories are: Postcards - Letters - Printed matter - Business Mail - Samples. The rates for sending letters abroad were valid in the short period from September 1, 1948 until July 1, 1954.
The weighing range of this letter scale is 250 grams. Up to 150 grams each gram has its mark, this is quite a lot. From 150 up to 250 grams there is a stripe per five grams.
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