Antique Parcel Post Scale c.1910
$175
ABOUT
An antique Pelouze Manufacturing Company parcel post scale. These scales were produced in Chicago, IL, often featuring a black metal base, a decorative white face with black markings, and a circular chart for calculating postage based on weight and distance zones. Parcel post services in the United States often used these specialized scales, which feature engraved postage rates directly on the face, allowing postal workers to quickly determine costs
- CREATOR Pelouze Mfg. Co., Chicago, Illinois.
- DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1910-1920.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Paint.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Works properly.
- DIMENSIONS H 10.25 in. W 8 in. D 9 in.
HISTORY
Unknown.
