tall curl letter scale with pan
probably made by Ph.J. Maul
letter scale
| This is a tall robust letter scale, presumably made by Philipp Jakob Maul. A logo of Maul is not on this scale, but the model is identical with the old tall letter scale with curl presented earlier, on which the logo is engraved. The frame with a pattern of fish-scales is made of cast iron. Below the zero position a protuberance of the frame acts as a stop. Beyond the ranges of 250 and 1000 grams, the plateau is stopped at the upper side of the frame near the main pivot. The letter scale has a turn-over counterweight and a fixed stagnant enameled chart. With the counterweight in the lower position the 1000 grams chart is in use. With the counterweight in the upper position the 250 grams chart is in use. The letter scale has a big zero leveling screw. This letter scale is pictured in several old catalogs of different firms.
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back of the scale
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solid and stalwart
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robust cast iron frame
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pendulum weight
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The chart of 250 grams has a division stripe per each gram. The chart of 1000 grams has a stripe per five grams. Ordering of several different versions was possible: brass nickel-plated, brass pickled, black lacquered or finest quality nickel-plated. The model was available in five combined ranges: 50g / 250g; 60g / 350g; 100g / 500g; 250g / 1000g; and 500g /2000g. The charts of the lower range are largely, or totally, divided per gram. The other, higher ranges are subdivided per 5 grams. The plate was available in different models: round and flat, round with a lowering, a modest saucer like this model, a tall bowl or pan, et cetera. At the chart one reads DEP., this is presumably an abbreviation of Déposée. This suggests a registration or otherwise legally filing. Also the chart reads Grm., this is short for Gram. Below some more photos of this tall letter scale.
handsome pan
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narrow frame
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main pivot
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standing on 3 feet
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narrow frame
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end view
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small extra pendulum disc |
pendulum near stop
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turn-over pendulum |
250g and 1000g
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distinguishing curl
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red stripe (not original)
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good-sized zero leveling screw
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cast iron frame
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graceful legs
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