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Antique Scientific Instruments

Old stack of nestable brass cup weights, dating from around 1750-1820. The set consists of a main case with a hinged lid and three nested cup weights of decreasing sizes that fit inside. An antique weighing instrument used with a balance to determine different masses. Handcrafted brass construction showing significant patina, traces of oxidation and wear consistent with its age.
A fine historical metrology instrument, interesting for a collection.

Ancienne pile de poids à godets emboîtables en laiton, vers 1750-1820. Ensemble composé d’un boîtier principal à couvercle avec fermeture articulée et de trois poids-godets de tailles décroissantes s’emboîtant à l’intérieur. Instrument de pesage ancien utilisé avec une balance pour déterminer différentes masses. Fabrication artisanale en laiton présentant une importante patine, des traces d’oxydation et d’usure cohérentes avec son ancienneté. 
Bel instrument historique de métrologie, intéressant pour collection.


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Ancienne pile de poids à godets emboîtables - Balance or scale - Brass

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Antique brass nested-weight pile with a main case and three decreasing weights, dating to 1750–1800, made in France, in good used condition with minor aging, and in working order.

Ancienne pile de poids à godets emboîtables - Balance or scale - Brass

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Antique brass nested-weight pile with a main case and three decreasing weights, dating to 1750–1800, made in France, in good used condition with minor aging, and in working order.

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