Late 19th Century Antique American Brass Balance Scale Graduated Size Weights With Original Mahogany Fitted Stand - 8 Piece Set

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This really is a Great Looking Original Graduated Set of Antique American Balance Scale Weights. Circa Late 19th Century.
The … Read more This really is a Great Looking Original Graduated Set of Antique American Balance Scale Weights. Circa Late 19th Century.
The Set consists of 7 Assorted Size & Increments Ranging from sizes in Wooden holder and all weights are Marked with these sizes and the first 7 sizes also have A V D marking under the size identified
1/4 ounce
1/2 ounce
1 ounce
2 ounce
4 ounce
8 ounce
500 gm = 17.63 ounces or a little more than 1 lb

It also has its Original Custom Sized Wood Stand Holder / Rack. - On the center top etched into wood is the number 28

These types of weights were Commonly Used by Numerous Types of Merchants to Weigh Groceries, Meats, Fish, Poultry, Fruits, Grains & Seed Etc. The Weights are Made - Cast in Solid Brass and are Nickel Plated. Note that some of them are Stamped with an Assortment Assayer Markings.

This Fine Quality Completely Hand Made Set. The Set is in Very Good Original - Exactly as They Have Survived Over the Years Condition. They have been Used Extensively for many years and giving the set a Wonderful Honest Aged Look & Patina.


The Set Measures As Displayed 3 1/2 inches Tall x 7 1/4 inches Long x 4 inches Wide.

WONDERFUL GIFT ITEM

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