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Ten spheres: weighting only twice and try to find the heaviest one, France 1900.

$2,995.36
£2,229.85
€2,500
CA$4,102.89
A$4,563.31
CHF 2,382.82
MX$55,530.66
NOK 30,432.25
SEK 28,540.08
DKK 19,031.63
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About the Item

The ball weight riddle. There are 10 painted wood balls available, same circumference, all of them, numbered from 0 to 9, 9 of which have the same weight and only one weight more than the others. The heaviest one must be identified by having only one two-pane scale available and being able to perform only two weightings. France circa 1900.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917141106382

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