No. 95756207

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Nested cup weights (7) - Bronze, Copper
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Nested cup weights (7) - Bronze, Copper

Een prachtig antiek sluitgewicht, ook bekend als pijlgewicht of huisjesgewicht, bestaande uit een afsluitbare houder met 6 in elkaar passende gewichten. Dit ingenieuze systeem zorgt ervoor dat elk onderdeel tweemaal zo zwaar is als het kleinere dat erin past. Materiaal: Massief brons, met een stevig scharnier en afsluitmechanisme. Werking: De potjes worden niet als bakjes gebruikt, maar dienen puur als gewichten. Datering: Eind 19e eeuw tot begin 20e eeuw. Andere 6 zijn weegschaal gewichten

No. 95756207

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Nested cup weights (7) - Bronze, Copper

Nested cup weights (7) - Bronze, Copper

A beautiful antique closing weight, also known as an arrow weight or house weight, consisting of a lockable holder with 6 interlocking weights. This ingenious system ensures that each part is twice as heavy as the smaller one that fits inside.

Material: Solid bronze, with a sturdy hinge and locking mechanism.
Operation: The jars are not used as containers but serve purely as weights.
Dating: End of the 19th century to the early 20th century.

The other 6 are scale weights.

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