Brass-Mounted Postal Scales from Sampson Mordan & Co., 1900s

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A fine antique British set of postal scales by the renowned maker Sampson Mordan & Co., dating to circa 1900–1910. … Read more A fine antique British set of postal scales by the renowned maker Sampson Mordan & Co., dating to circa 1900–1910. Combining precision weighing equipment with elegant brass fittings, the piece represents an attractive example of late Victorian to Edwardian desk furniture. The maker, British origin and circa 1900–1910 dating are documented. The scales are arranged in the traditional balance format, with a finely engineered weighing mechanism supported above a substantial base. Brass mounts and fittings provide a warm decorative contrast while highlighting the functional components of the instrument. Postal scales became essential accessories in well-appointed offices and private studies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, allowing correspondence to be accurately weighed before postage. Better-quality examples were designed not merely as instruments but as handsome objects intended to remain permanently displayed on a writing desk. The association with Sampson Mordan & Co. adds particular interest. The firm became celebrated for precision-made writing accessories, mechanical objects and luxury desk pieces, making surviving examples desirable additions to collections of British decorative arts and antique scientific instruments. Dating to the opening years of the 20th century, these scales would display beautifully in a library, study or office and offer an appealing combination of industrial precision and traditional British craftsmanship.

Maker: Sampson Mordan & Co. Origin: United Kingdom Date: Circa 1900–1910 Period: Late Victorian / Edwardian Material: Metal, brass mounts In working order Date letter K For 1881 Marked ; S Mordan & Co. ( Sampson Morden ) London Dimensions; Base 193 x 113 mm Height 90 mm See less