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Malachite Base Mounted in Brass

From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer these Bronze Gilded Malachite Postal Scales by Halstaff and Hannaford, London. The scales cast in Bronze with beautiful figured Malachite, has seven Weights ranging from 1/4 ounces to 4 ounce. The scales date from late 19th century.

Halstaff & Hannaford was founded by William Halstaff of 68 Margeret Street, Cavendish Square, London started manufacturing dressing cases in 1825. In 1842, he went into business with Thomas Charles Hannaford. They worked from Regent Street, London. They became Halstaff & Hannaford, famously making Ladies’ Work Boxes, Writing Boxes, and Dressing Cases, all the way up until 1898.

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