Coin balance - Iron, Brass
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A late 18th to early 19th century forged iron and brass balance with two round brass weighing dishes and cords, housed in its original wooden case with shaped recesses, and a complete brass weights set for testing coin weights, in good condition with original patina and in working order.
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Fascinating and complete antique monetary set contained in its original wooden case with shaped inlays. The wrought-iron beam balance is equipped with the two round brass pans and the accompanying cords.
The set includes a richly provisioned assortment of antique brass monetary weights in excellent condition, used by merchants between the 18th and 19th centuries to verify the weight of gold and silver coins circulating in the various Italian and European states:
• Italian & Papal States: Doppia of Rome, Doppia of Parma, Doppia of Savoy/Sardinia, Lucca, weight of 1 Dena.
• Foreign & Territorial Coins: Doppia and Half-Doppia of Spain, Gold Sovereign dated 1783 (Austrian Lombardy – Joseph II) and Half Sovereign.
• Fractional Set: Complete set of square brass wafers bearing the indication in grains.
• Rarity & Historical Note: The lot includes an exceptional period emergency weight handcrafted by shaping a real 1 Centesimo coin of the Lombardy-Venetia Kingdom from 1822 (crown and date details visible against the light), a unique testimony to the real, everyday use of the set.
Conditions:
Original item in excellent general antique condition, with splendid original natural patina never cleaned or chemically altered. It should be noted that the metal front clasps of the wooden case are missing (holes still visible), a common detail for objects of this era.
Fascinating and complete antique monetary set contained in its original wooden case with shaped inlays. The wrought-iron beam balance is equipped with the two round brass pans and the accompanying cords.
The set includes a richly provisioned assortment of antique brass monetary weights in excellent condition, used by merchants between the 18th and 19th centuries to verify the weight of gold and silver coins circulating in the various Italian and European states:
• Italian & Papal States: Doppia of Rome, Doppia of Parma, Doppia of Savoy/Sardinia, Lucca, weight of 1 Dena.
• Foreign & Territorial Coins: Doppia and Half-Doppia of Spain, Gold Sovereign dated 1783 (Austrian Lombardy – Joseph II) and Half Sovereign.
• Fractional Set: Complete set of square brass wafers bearing the indication in grains.
• Rarity & Historical Note: The lot includes an exceptional period emergency weight handcrafted by shaping a real 1 Centesimo coin of the Lombardy-Venetia Kingdom from 1822 (crown and date details visible against the light), a unique testimony to the real, everyday use of the set.
Conditions:
Original item in excellent general antique condition, with splendid original natural patina never cleaned or chemically altered. It should be noted that the metal front clasps of the wooden case are missing (holes still visible), a common detail for objects of this era.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Brass, Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
2 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
late 18th–early 19th
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