Weights (3) Antique - Netherlands - 1930-1940

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Three brass weights from the Netherlands in an antique style dating to 1930–1940, each block measuring 20 × 6 × 5 cm with a total of three items and a good condition with minor signs of aging.

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The history of Dutch weights.

As one of the few countries in the world, weights in the Netherlands had PERIODIC and OTHER names.

Period 1870 - 1912: Hectograms
Period 1912 - 1941: Onsen
Period 1941 - present: Grams

In the 3 offered blocks (20 x 5 x 5 cm) the brass weights per period.
Many times re-weighed (in total approx. 140 x)
Condition: Very good - collector's condition.

* The official calibration list goes with the shipment. Here you can find all calibrations dating back to 1820.

The photos are part of this advertisement.

Weight including packaging: 4.5 KG

Shipping: very well packed, via POST NL - registered - track & trace.

The history of Dutch weights.

As one of the few countries in the world, weights in the Netherlands had PERIODIC and OTHER names.

Period 1870 - 1912: Hectograms
Period 1912 - 1941: Onsen
Period 1941 - present: Grams

In the 3 offered blocks (20 x 5 x 5 cm) the brass weights per period.
Many times re-weighed (in total approx. 140 x)
Condition: Very good - collector's condition.

* The official calibration list goes with the shipment. Here you can find all calibrations dating back to 1820.

The photos are part of this advertisement.

Weight including packaging: 4.5 KG

Shipping: very well packed, via POST NL - registered - track & trace.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
3
Style
Antique
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
5 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Title additional information
140 Year marks
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Objects sold
100%
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