Brass weight set (16) - Brass - 1850-1900
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A set of 16 brass weights dating to 1850–1900, in its original walnut box, French calibrated weights with royal crown marks and verification marks, total weight about 5 kg.
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set of old brass weights in their original box - French calibrated weights - royal imprints (a crown) on the top of the weights - classic French verification mark - used by the departmental verifiers who depended on the weights and measures service. on the top - edge or below the individual mark confirming the authenticity and weight control.
the small red copper mark allowed adjusting the exact weight.
the handles of the weights are rounded. the densities are written in full on the heavier ones. French spelling - each piece was checked every year by the state services - these marks are also found on the scales -
the box is hollowed with cavities of different sizes and diameters to receive the weights - hand-made work.
the walnut case - a dent on the edge.
the weights and the case need cleaning - the brass is oxidized.
1 weight of 2kg - height 10cm - diameter 6.3cm.
2 weights of 1kg - height 7.5cm - diameter 5cm.
1 weight of 500g - height 5.5cm - diameter 4cm.
1 weight of 200g - height 5cm - diameter 3cm.
2 weights of 100g - height 3.5cm - diameter 2.3cm.
1 weight of 50g - height 2.5cm - diameter 1.7cm.
1 weight of 20g - height 2cm - diameter 1.2cm.
2 weights of 10g - height 1.5cm - diameter 1cm.
1 weight of 5g - height 1cm - diameter 1cm.
2 weights of 2g - height 0.7cm - diameter 0.7cm.
1 weight of 1g - diameter 0.6cm - diameter of 0.6cm.
the box - length 26.5cm - width 10cm - height 7.5cm.
set of old brass weights in their original box - French calibrated weights - royal imprints (a crown) on the top of the weights - classic French verification mark - used by the departmental verifiers who depended on the weights and measures service. on the top - edge or below the individual mark confirming the authenticity and weight control.
the small red copper mark allowed adjusting the exact weight.
the handles of the weights are rounded. the densities are written in full on the heavier ones. French spelling - each piece was checked every year by the state services - these marks are also found on the scales -
the box is hollowed with cavities of different sizes and diameters to receive the weights - hand-made work.
the walnut case - a dent on the edge.
the weights and the case need cleaning - the brass is oxidized.
1 weight of 2kg - height 10cm - diameter 6.3cm.
2 weights of 1kg - height 7.5cm - diameter 5cm.
1 weight of 500g - height 5.5cm - diameter 4cm.
1 weight of 200g - height 5cm - diameter 3cm.
2 weights of 100g - height 3.5cm - diameter 2.3cm.
1 weight of 50g - height 2.5cm - diameter 1.7cm.
1 weight of 20g - height 2cm - diameter 1.2cm.
2 weights of 10g - height 1.5cm - diameter 1cm.
1 weight of 5g - height 1cm - diameter 1cm.
2 weights of 2g - height 0.7cm - diameter 0.7cm.
1 weight of 1g - diameter 0.6cm - diameter of 0.6cm.
the box - length 26.5cm - width 10cm - height 7.5cm.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Type
Brass weight set
Number of objects
16
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
7.5 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
26.5 cm
Weight
5 kg
Estimated period
1850-1900
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