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Antique 18th Century Trebuchet, Money Changer's Balance, With Its Weights

$898.30per item
£665.69per item
€750per item
CA$1,226.36per item
A$1,364.27per item
CHF 715.17per item
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NOK 9,106.78per item
SEK 8,572.77per item
DKK 5,710.43per item
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About the Item

Wooden trebuchet with its weights. These kind of scales were used by money changers to weigh golden coins in those days to avoid fraud 18th Century The box measures 18 cm X 8.7 cm and 2.3 cm thick.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.91 in (2.3 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 3.43 in (8.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. normal age traces.
  • Seller Location:
    Bilzen, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10361244842772

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