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Rare 19th Century Set of Six Brass Nesting Weights

$300per set
$375per set20% Off
£227.31per set
£284.13per set20% Off
€260.82per set
€326.02per set20% Off
CA$422.15per set
CA$527.69per set20% Off
A$464.06per set
A$580.07per set20% Off
CHF 243.89per set
CHF 304.86per set20% Off
MX$5,635.35per set
MX$7,044.18per set20% Off
NOK 3,042.43per set
NOK 3,803.04per set20% Off
SEK 2,882.49per set
SEK 3,603.11per set20% Off
DKK 1,946.54per set
DKK 2,433.18per set20% Off

About the Item

Rare 19th century set of six brass nesting weights / cups, circa late 1800s. This vintage set of brass nesting weights includes six pieces ranging in weight from 8 oz to .5 oz. The largest is 1.5" tall and is marked 16 on the top and has a folding latched lid. Would make a unique gift idea for that hard to shop for person on your list! Nesting cup weights were originally designed to make the transport of weights for commercial transactions more convenient. The idea dates back to Roman times. The nested cups are made to sit into each other within a house vessel. #2824.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #28241stDibs: LU936632752952

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