Books and Manuscripts · Kavel 3330
[Numismatics]. Coin balance,
N.pl., n.publ., n.d. (±1850), metal pivoted balance w. two brass scales and 4 (of 7) variously stamped brass weights, in orig. mahogany wooden box, hinging cover inside box, covering a section for the weights in the base of the box, measurements of box: 7(d.)x13(w.)x2,5(h.) cm., brass hook and catch.
- Kavel
- 3330
- Veiling
- Auction 85, 23-27 Nov 2026
- Afdeling
- OLD and RARE BOOKS
- Schatting
- € 50 – € 70
- Foto's
- 3 foto's
Conditie
Lacks 3 very small weights; brass scales sl. corroded.
Opmerkingen
Weights of 1, 4, 16, 32 units. An important instrument in the commercial trade at the time. They were used by merchants and money changers to weigh foreign currencies and converting them into the domestic currency.
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