I love to intersperse utilitarian items with delicate items in my décor and this vintage Pelouze Model Y-5 Postage Scale is a perfect example of the type of item that would work so well! And guess what, it can be used! I found that it weighed items closely equal to our mail room digital scale. There is a little dial behind the weighing platform that can be used to adjust to the correct zero measure.

The front plastic piece indicates:

Pelouze
Model Y-5
5 lb x 1/2 oz.
Dec. 31, 1975
Not Legal for Trade
Made in Evanston, Il USA
@1975 Pat.
1st Class
Air Mail
3rd Class
Parcel Post by Zones
Priority Mail by Zones
Not Glass Unbreakable

Imagine these prices -77 cents for 1 lb. Local 1st Class mail!

The outside of the scales is metal that has been painted cocoa brown with a top pedestal platform that sits atop a wide metal piece. The front plastic piece has a creamy white background with brown lettering. The center weighing indicator arrow is bright orange. The rim around the front piece is silver metal. PELOUZE is embossed on both sides. There are some scuffs in the metal in the surrounding silver metal piece and along the edges and seams of the brown painted areas. Amazingly rust free. This condition is perfect for that vintage flair in your mid-century bar, office, work station or mail drop area. The possibilities are limitless with the neutral coloring and vintage vibe.

Dimensions:

8 3/4"H x 6"W x 6 1/2"D