WMF No.325 letter scale with stamp box
Again a letter scale from the Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik from Gieslingen / Steige in Germany. This letter scale is marked on the bottom and on the back of the stamp box. At the bottom is the number 325. In a catalog it can be found as Briefwage model number 325. On the back is the letter B, and OX, then a WMF logo and then I / O. The letter B means the scale foot is made of Britannia metal, an alloy of tin (92%) with antimony (6%) and copper (2%). OX means that the silver surface has been artificially darkened. The WMF logo in the square with the horizontal bars with a diamond with an ostrich and the letters WMF G, dates from the period 1903-1910. The designation I / O means that 1 gram of silver has been applied per square decimeter. Another source says that the normal amount of silver is applied per unit area, which is rather vague. The letters I / O are also on the edge of the letter tray. Most of the information about WMF I found on the Pewterbank and on the next ASCAS page. Search for WMF on the first mentioned site.
The scale of the letter scale shows the French unit of measure GRAMMES. This letter scale will therefore be made for sale in France. The scale goes up to 50 grams and has a stripe of measure per five grams. There are even stripes per gram between 10 and 20 grams.
There are many more letter scale models from WMF, see bijvoorbeeld WMF letter scale, de WMF No.117, also this WMF letter scale, this WMF No. 525, and this WMF No. 229. These are mainly differences in the design of the scale base. Some models have a stamp box, as shown here, other models an ink set, still other more elaborate models have an ink set, an envelope holder, ink blotter or blotter, pen holder, stamp box and a thermometer. These scales quickly become black and dull. I have polished this scale before taking pictures. Below more pictures of this WMF letter scale with stamp box.
back of the letter scale
