Fine Victorian brass and iron postal balance, circa 1890–1910 adding an emotional and narrative

adding an emotional and narrative layer to the work

rendered in fine low relief with delicate modeling

Pieces like this were staples in grand Victorian interiors

a listed picture frame maker and gilder

The pages show expected light foxing and toning consistent with age

Fine Victorian brass and iron postal balance, circa 1890–1910 adding an emotional and narrativeA Victorian brass and iron postal scale, circa 18901910, with an engraved Postal Informationrate chart showing British postal rates for letters, books, parcels, and money orders a fascinating snapshot of daily life at the turn of the 20th century. Stamped DPOS and Made in Germany, this elegant balance represents a period when correspondence was both a social and professional art form. Its arched brass arm is finely engraved in ounces, supported by a