Antique 6-piece set of balance weights – calibrated – Industrial design - Europe - 1887–1914

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Antique 6-piece brass balance weight set, calibrated, housed in a custom wooden block, dating from 1887–1914, in industrial design style, originating from Europe.

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Description from the seller

Rare and completely original set of brass balance weights, originating from a European trade or pharmacy environment.
The set consists of hectogram, decigram and gram weights and is housed in a custom-made wooden block.
All weights bear official calibration and re-calibration stamps, varying from 1887 to ca. 1914, which confirms their professional provenance and historical authenticity.
The brass weights show a warm, natural patina that beautifully reflects their age and history of use.
A special collector’s item for enthusiasts of the history of science, antique craftsmanship and historical measuring instruments.
The photos form an integral part of the description and show the authentic condition of each weight.

Composition of the set
• 1× 5 HECTOGRAM – 21 marks (from 1908)
• 1× 2 HECTOGRAM – 14 marks (from 1914)
• 1× 1 HECTOGRAM – 10 marks (from 1887)
• 1× 1 HECTOGRAM – 10 marks (from 1910)
• 1× 5 DECIGRAM – 11 marks (from 1912)
• 1× Wooden block (14)

Details
• Richly stamped with official calibration and re-calibration marks.
• Professionally used in trade or pharmacy.
• Fully functional and exceptionally complete.
• Warm, original patina matching the age.
• Rare combination of hectograms and decigram weights.
• Decorative and educationally valuable – ideal for collectors or museum display.

Carefully packaged and insured shipping.

Rare and completely original set of brass balance weights, originating from a European trade or pharmacy environment.
The set consists of hectogram, decigram and gram weights and is housed in a custom-made wooden block.
All weights bear official calibration and re-calibration stamps, varying from 1887 to ca. 1914, which confirms their professional provenance and historical authenticity.
The brass weights show a warm, natural patina that beautifully reflects their age and history of use.
A special collector’s item for enthusiasts of the history of science, antique craftsmanship and historical measuring instruments.
The photos form an integral part of the description and show the authentic condition of each weight.

Composition of the set
• 1× 5 HECTOGRAM – 21 marks (from 1908)
• 1× 2 HECTOGRAM – 14 marks (from 1914)
• 1× 1 HECTOGRAM – 10 marks (from 1887)
• 1× 1 HECTOGRAM – 10 marks (from 1910)
• 1× 5 DECIGRAM – 11 marks (from 1912)
• 1× Wooden block (14)

Details
• Richly stamped with official calibration and re-calibration marks.
• Professionally used in trade or pharmacy.
• Fully functional and exceptionally complete.
• Warm, original patina matching the age.
• Rare combination of hectograms and decigram weights.
• Decorative and educationally valuable – ideal for collectors or museum display.

Carefully packaged and insured shipping.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Industrial design
Type
Antique 6-piece set of balance weights – calibrated –
Wood type
Hardwood
Over 200 years old
No
Style
Industrial
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
19.5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1887–1914
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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