Portable and often stored in luxurious cases, these scales were used to check the weight of coins. They played a crucial role in trade at a time when the accuracy of transactions depended on the precision of weight.
Did you know? Some models were decorated with decorative patterns, proving the importance of aesthetics even for a utilitarian tool.
Postal Scales: The Rise of Communications
With the introduction of stamps in the 19th century, postal scales became essential for weighing letters and parcels. Equipped with spring mechanisms or suspended trays, they embodied a step forward in efficiency.
Charming Detail: Models decorated with floral patterns are particularly sought after by collectors today.
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