Two versions of Henry Hooper Letter Scale
Various
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
Table clamp version and table top Hooper Letter scale-marked on the weight ‘Registered Number 1 pursuant to 2 Vic CH 17, for H. Hooper 12 Aug 1839’ and on reverse ‘The Post Office Letter Weight’ both with original clip marked ‘Hooper’s Spring Holder Reg. 68 2 Vic CH 17’
Table clamp version=£800 SOLD
Table top version=£600
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Dealer information
Fletcher
Fletcher Wallis
Fletcher Wallis sells objects and books relating to the history of science, medicine and technology from his unit at Admiral Vernon Arcade Portobello Road. He publishes books through Vernier Press, including Antique Medicine Chests, and Corkscrew Patents from 1795. He has been dealing for thirty five years.
