This is a recent purchase of an old postal scale that was made in England that I've been looking for some additional information on but have been unable to find.
What I've been able to find out is that it's an old English Roberval letter scale of which is a design made by a lot firms in a variation of styles from 1840 to about 1940. The only markings it has on it is the words "Made In England" and "Warranted Accurate".
This scale has a heavy solid brass base and the rest is made mostly from brass. It is about 8 1/2 inches wide, 5 1/4 inches deep and 3 1/2 inches tall. There were no weights with the scale when I bought it although it should have had I think a 2 ounce, 1 ounce and a 1/2 ounce weight that went with the scale and placed in the appropriate slots.
I've seen similar scales of this style with bases made of wood selling for about $65 or less but this scale has a nice fancy brass base with it. I have also found some other scales that have fancy designs selling online for hundreds of dollars. Additionally, I've also seen the weights sold separately for these scales.
My questions are who or what firm may have made this scale and what is a more precise date of when it was made. Also, what would be a fair or reasonable ballpark starting price to ask for it as I can't find a benchmark price to start with. In addition, would it make more sense to buy the weights then sell the scale with them noting that they are not original to the scale and try to get a better price for the scale?
Thanks,
Kevin