A vertical pendulum-style desk scale of metal construction, featuring a dark aged finish. The scale utilizes a flat rectangular top platform supported by a vertical member that drives a curved metal pointer across a printed dial. The dial is printed on a cream-colored substrate and bears a curved header reading IDEAL POSTAL SCALE. in capital letters. The face is organized into multiple columns for calculating postage based on weight, labeled LETTERS, MERCHANDISE, BOOKS & P. R., and NEWSPAPERS, with corresponding units in LBS. & OZ. and costs in cents. A section at the bottom is titled FOREIGN POSTAGE and includes specific rates for letters and newspapers.Measurements/notes: 2 scales; second 7 in. W x 6.5 in. H.