The Hanson Scale Company, founded in Chicago in the early 20th century, became known for producing reliable household and commercial scales. Their postal scales, in particular, were widely used in homes and small businesses for accurately weighing letters and packages. These scales were essential tools before the advent of digital postage and online shipping services.
Model 1546, introduced in 1953, features a distinctive Art Deco-inspired design with a marbled grey plastic body. The scale displays postage rates for different zones, reflecting the postal system of the mid-20th century. While no longer legal for trade, these scales are now sought after by collectors of vintage office equipment and postal memorabilia.
