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Tin of Soldier's Button Polish M146
Tin of Soldier's Button Polish M146
Original, quality First World War unused tin of "Carrs Soldier's Button Polish" with instructions for using to the lid and "For polishing the Metallic Parts of Soldier's clothing & equipment", the sides of the tin are also detailed "Guaranteed British made by Carr & Son New Southgate N.II London". This tin is finished in black and army Kharki and is complete and in good order.

2.25" diam.

0.5".

 
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Price: £56.00




Rubber Stamp Rack P46
Rubber Stamp Rack P46
Original, quality 1920's two tier cast iron revolving rubber stamp rack, as used in the office or Post Office for rubber stamps. This example has retained most of its original black with gold dots paintwork but a replacement brass finial has been fitted and all is now complete and in good and working order.

8.5" tall.

4.5" diam base.

6.75" widest.

 
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Price: £75.00




Salters No 11 Letter Balance PS85
Salters No 11 Letter Balance PS85
Original, quality Salters No 11 cast iron letter scale in the original bronzed finish with a brass tray to the top and a brass dial to the front detailed "Salters No 11 Letter Balance, British Made" and with the Staffordshire Knot logo. This scale is calibrated to weigh up to 24 ounces in 1/4 ounce divisions. The postal rates on this scale are for the years 1923 to 1940. All has been fully overhauled, polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good and working order.

7" tall.

Base 5" wide.

3.75" front to back.

Dial 3".

Top tray 3.25" diam.

 
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Price: £135.00




GR V Wall Mounted Cast Iron Posting Box PS84
GR V Wall Mounted Cast Iron Posting Box PS84
Original, quality cast iron wall-mounted Post Office 'Post Box'. This model was always in a sub-post office which ensured it could be opened from inside the post office without going outside. Both the doors have a lock and key, the front door key is stamped "Chubb London" for the lock manufacturer and has two pins to the top to open and close the keyhole cover. The front door has the Monogram for King George V 1911 to 1936 and the posting slot in embossed "Post Office" to the cover with the King's Crown above in relief. This example has much of the old red paint but it would benefit from a blasting and repaint. All is complete and in good and working order.

Front 33" x 13.75".

Back 32" x 12.5".

Posting slot 8" x 2".

Front door 21" x 9.5".

Rear door 20.5" x 9.75".

 
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Price: £950.00




Brass Letter Balance PS79
Brass Letter Balance PS79
Original, quality late 19th century brass letter scale of the pendulum form. This example is calibrated in ounces and parts there of up to 4oz, but not in pence as per usual for this style. The face is also stamped "N.B" for the manufacturer. The front has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good and working order.

6" x 3.25" x 0.75".

 
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Price: £65.00




Candlestick Brass Postal Balance PS78
Candlestick Brass Postal Balance PS78
Original, quality brass postal balance of the candlestick form with a decorative pressed brass circular plinth, a cylindrical body and a small circular sprung plate to the top. The scale is calibrated for the years from 1840 to 1865 and the plinth is embossed with details of horns of plenty, an early steam railway engine and a cargo ship with sails up. All is in the original colour and lacquer finish. Complete and in good and working order.

7.5" tall.

3.75" base diam.

2" top diam.

 
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Price: £165.00




Challenge Letter Balance PS66
Challenge Letter Balance PS66
Original, quality 1930's / 40's letter balance in pressed tin with nickel mounts and a curved weight detail to the front. This very clean example comes with part of the original box and the original leaflet with the postal rates for the period 1923 to 1940. Complete and in good and working order.

4" tall.

Base 3 ¼" x 2 1/8".

Box 4" x 3.5".

 
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Price: £56.00




Halls Patent Letter Balance PS65
Halls Patent Letter Balance PS65
Original, quality sheet brass letter balance in the original matt gilt finish, calibrated with the postal rates for the years 1865 to 1871 and the original green leather covered hinged case. This example was designed by NR Hall in 1863 and is impressed "Hall's Patent" and stamped "Parnell London" for the manufacturer. The case is rather thin at the leather hinge but otherwise in super condition, with the underside impressed for the retailer "Asprey 156 Bond Street and 22 Albemarle Street". Apart from the weakness of the hinge all is complete and in good and working order.

Case 5" x 2.75" x 0.5".

Scale 4.75" x 2.125".

 
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Price: £115.00




Salter Letter Balance PS64
Salter Letter Balance PS64
Original, quality pre-war tiny letter balance with its own leather pouch. This example has an ivorine face, a hook to the top and a spring clip beneath. The face is detailed for the maker "Salter", "Made in England" and is calibrated up to four ounces. Complete and in good and working order.

Scale 4.5" x 1" x 0.25".

Pouch 3" x 2.25".

 
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Price: £56.00




Perry & Co Brass Letter Balance PS57
Perry & Co Brass Letter Balance PS57
Original, quality late 19th century brass letter scale of the pendulum balance form. This example is calibrated in old pennies and ounces and is for the postage rates from 1885 to 1897 and has the original steel letter clip and top split ring. The pendulum is impressed for the manufacturer "Perry & Co London". Originally nickel plated with traces still to the reverse and now polished brass and lacquered and complete and in good and working order.

6" x 3.25" widest x 0.5" front to back.

 
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Price: £65.00




Cased Pair of Salter Balances PS37
Cased Pair of Salter Balances PS37
Pair of original, quality, pre-war, nickel plated tubular spring balances. In the original blue velvet and white silk lined leather look paper covered box, with a hinged lid and a pair of clasps. Both these balances are stamped for the maker "Salter" and the one with the spring clip, presumably for letters, is calibrated in ounces up to 16oz and the other, with a hook for parcels? is calibrated in pounds up to 15lbs. All is in near mint condition, probably not seen action and both balances are complete and in good and working order.

Case 9" x 3.75" x 1".

Price is for the set.

 
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Price: £68.00




2 Piece Ceramic Stamp or Envelope Lick SB8
2 Piece Ceramic Stamp or Envelope Lick SB8
Original, quality 1920's two piece white ceramic stamp / envelope lick of large proportions "office size". This clean example is transfer printed to the front to the maker "Terston Series" with a crown and "Made in England" and with the registration number for the year 1929. Complete and in good and working order.

Water tray base 4.5" x 3".

Total 5" long.

2.5" tall.

 
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Price: £85.00




G.P.O Whistle W105
G.P.O Whistle W105
Original, quality 1920's nickel plated and brass tubular whistle impressed "G.P.O" for the General Post Office and detailed for the manufacturer "J. Hudson & Co Barr St Hockley Birmingham". These were used by the Postmen. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Good and loud and complete and in good and working order.

3.25" x 1.75".

 
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Price: £85.00


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