English Brass & Bronze Scale
About: An English and bronze scale instrument by Waterlow & Sons, London likely used for weighing postage or in banking. C.1900
Waterlow's, under the leadership of William Waterlow, was involved in the Portuguese Bank Note Crisis of 1925. The Banco de Portugal sued Waterlow & Sons in the High Court in London because of counterfeiting. In one of the most complex trials in legal history, the case was finally settled in favour of the Bank in 1932. William Waterlow retired from Waterlow's and was subsequently elected as the 602nd Lord Mayor of London. (Wikipedia)
Why We Love It: This is an honest to goodness REAL period scale with all the stylings of a great Edwardian piece. Perfect in your paneled library.
Condition: Some residual polishing compounds within the crevices but overall a lovely example to display (and keeps accurate balance to boot!)
Dims: 19” W x 11” D x 24” H
Location: Philadelphia, PA
About: An English and bronze scale instrument by Waterlow & Sons, London likely used for weighing postage or in banking. C.1900
Waterlow's, under the leadership of William Waterlow, was involved in the Portuguese Bank Note Crisis of 1925. The Banco de Portugal sued Waterlow & Sons in the High Court in London because of counterfeiting. In one of the most complex trials in legal history, the case was finally settled in favour of the Bank in 1932. William Waterlow retired from Waterlow's and was subsequently elected as the 602nd Lord Mayor of London. (Wikipedia)
Why We Love It: This is an honest to goodness REAL period scale with all the stylings of a great Edwardian piece. Perfect in your paneled library.
Condition: Some residual polishing compounds within the crevices but overall a lovely example to display (and keeps accurate balance to boot!)
Dims: 19” W x 11” D x 24” H
Location: Philadelphia, PA
About: An English and bronze scale instrument by Waterlow & Sons, London likely used for weighing postage or in banking. C.1900
Waterlow's, under the leadership of William Waterlow, was involved in the Portuguese Bank Note Crisis of 1925. The Banco de Portugal sued Waterlow & Sons in the High Court in London because of counterfeiting. In one of the most complex trials in legal history, the case was finally settled in favour of the Bank in 1932. William Waterlow retired from Waterlow's and was subsequently elected as the 602nd Lord Mayor of London. (Wikipedia)
Why We Love It: This is an honest to goodness REAL period scale with all the stylings of a great Edwardian piece. Perfect in your paneled library.
Condition: Some residual polishing compounds within the crevices but overall a lovely example to display (and keeps accurate balance to boot!)
Dims: 19” W x 11” D x 24” H
Location: Philadelphia, PA