letter scale

maker and country unknown
bruine lijn
letter scale, maker unknown
bilateral letter scale
 

The maker of this bilateral letter scale is unknown to me. The scale has two measuring scales. The bottom scale from 0 to 20 grams has a stripe of measure per gram. The upper scale goes from 20 to 250 grams with a stripe of measure per five grams. The fixed frame is lacquered in wine red, the moving parts are nickel plated. The letter plate has a special pattern with a flower in the centre. A version weighing in ounces was previously shown, see here.
This scale is 17 centimeters high. The scale base is 10.2 x 7.0 cm. The letter tray is 9.7 x 6.2 cm.
Below are some more images of this letter scale.
 
 
 

back of the scale
back of the letter scale
 
side view
side view
 
 
the scale without and with a load of 200 grams
animation: without and with a load of 200 grams
[move the pointer over the photo]
 
side view
side view
 
 

detail 1
the lower scale has stripes per gram
 
detail 2
the upper scale has a stripe of measure per five grams
 
detail 3
the pointers are bright red
 
detail 4
the letter plate with a special pattern and a flower in the centre
 
detail 5
the tilted letter scale with maximally spread parts
 
detail 6
bottom of the letter scale
 
bruine lijn
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