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French 19th Century Set of Scale Weights Stand Desk Accessory

$170
£126.23
€148.26
CA$236.52
A$264.81
CHF 138.85
MX$3,271.83
NOK 1,749.55
SEK 1,651.50
DKK 1,106.17
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19th Century Set of Brass Scale Weights, France A charming late 19th Century set of weights in brass, housed in their wooden stand. Weights such as these were used with different scales - balances, whether for apothecary, jewelers, confectionery or grocers. This versatile set makes a wonderful accent piece when placed on a kitchen island, desk, bookcase or tabletop.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 2.45 in (6.23 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Pls note the crack in the wood stand as seen on the images.
  • Seller Location:
    Haddonfield, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 362131stDibs: LU943439050342

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