Antique Jacob Maul bilateral letter scale

Elegant and decorative antique mechanical letter scale from the German manufacturer Jacob Maul with a Bilateral patent. The model features the characteristic cross-mechanism with a double scale, which allowed for highly precise weighing of letters.

The scale is made of lacquered steel with brass-colored metal parts and a black base. It displays a beautiful authentic patina, which emphasizes its age and industrial expression. The scales are easy to read, and its construction makes it suitable as a collector's item, office decor, or decorative vintage object.

This type of Bilateral letter scale was used in offices, post offices, and businesses in the first half of the 20th century and is today sought after by collectors of office antiques.

Manufacturer: Jacob Maul (MAUL), Germany
Model: Bilateral
Dating: approx. 1920-1950
Material: Lacquered steel and metal
Capacity: 0-250 g (upper scale) and fine division 0-60 g (lower scale)

Dimensions:
• Height: approx. 17 cm
• Base: approx. 11 × 7.5 cm

Weight:
• Approx. 260 g

Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-related signs of use, patina, minor paint chips, and light surface rust on the base plate. The mechanism appears complete. Please see the pictures, as they form part of the description.