1899-1920
GUSN-296670
A stamped scrolled border on a steel weighing surface. A convex enameled front with gilt borders and a molded base.
scales (weighing devices)
iron (metal)
steel (alloy)
Scale, Postal
"CRESCENT/ .../ WARRANTED PAT. PEND'G/ Pat. June 2 1896; Mch. 29, 1898; Jan. 31, 1899." (embossed)
Unknown
3 1/4 x 1 3/4 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.1206
United States
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