Working tool - Ancient monetary balance
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Antique portable monetary balance scale, presumably French and dating to the late 18th century (ca. 1750–1800), made of wood with iron and brass components, including a beam with two suspended pans and brass weights, in a wooden case measuring about 14 × 5.5 × 2 cm and weighing around 100 g, in good used condition with minor signs of age and staining.
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Portable antique monetary balance scale, presumably French, dating roughly to the second half of the 18th century.
Stored in its original wooden case, approximately 14 × 5.5 × 2 cm.
The set includes the metal balance with two suspended pans, several brass monetary weights of circular and rectangular shapes, some of which bear stamps and marks visible in the photographs.
Diameter of the pans: about 4.5 cm.
Length of the balance: about 11 cm.
Total weight of the set with case: about 100 g.
The object shows patina, oxidation, scratches, signs of wear and other traces compatible with age and use. No restorations have been performed by the current owner.
The balance and weights are offered as a historical and collectible item. The metrological accuracy of the individual weights has not been verified.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and show in detail the condition, the weights, the stamps and the elements included in the lot.
Portable antique monetary balance scale, presumably French, dating roughly to the second half of the 18th century.
Stored in its original wooden case, approximately 14 × 5.5 × 2 cm.
The set includes the metal balance with two suspended pans, several brass monetary weights of circular and rectangular shapes, some of which bear stamps and marks visible in the photographs.
Diameter of the pans: about 4.5 cm.
Length of the balance: about 11 cm.
Total weight of the set with case: about 100 g.
The object shows patina, oxidation, scratches, signs of wear and other traces compatible with age and use. No restorations have been performed by the current owner.
The balance and weights are offered as a historical and collectible item. The metrological accuracy of the individual weights has not been verified.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and show in detail the condition, the weights, the stamps and the elements included in the lot.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
100 g
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Brass, Iron, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
2 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800
Title additional information
Ancient monetary balance
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