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The Royal Philatelic Society London

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The Museum of Philatelic History at the Royal Philatelic Society London

Letter balance mounted on wooden base, with six brass weights: 4 oz, 2 oz, 1 oz, 2/3 oz, ½ oz, 1/3 oz. The postage rates are on the pan: 'Rates of Postage' 'Not excedding' '1 oz 1D' '2 1½' '4 2' '6 2½' '8 3' '10 3½' '12 4'. Plaque on front: 'Any letter exceeding 12 oz will be liable to a postage of 1D for every ounce beginning with the first ounce'. Manufactured by Mordan & Co. London. Sold by Parkins and Gotto of 24 & 25 Oxford Street London.

1840 to 1899

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Balance - Letter balance mounted on wooden base. The postage rates are on the pan: 'Rates of Postage' 'Not excedding' '1 oz 1D' '2 1½' '4 2' '6 2½' '8 3' '10 3½' '12 4'. Plaque on front: 'Any letter exceeding 12 oz will be liable to a postage of 1D for every ounce beginning with the first ounce'. Manufactured by Mordan & Co. London. Sold by Parkins and Gotto of 24 & 25 Oxford Street London.

Great Britain London

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