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Antique English Postal/Letter Scales by Sampson Mordan, circa 1880
$887.29List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Sampson Mordan Co. (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Width: 6.88 in (17.48 cm)Depth: 3.63 in (9.23 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bath, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 401101stDibs: LU3365310124603
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