| Description |
Rare 17th Century English Scale with Weights A remarkably well-preserved pocket scale with four weights, contained in a pear wood box with a decorative lid and brass hardware. The initials R.H. and the date Janr. 25th, 1695 are engraved on the outside bottom of the box that measures 3.9 x 1.8 x 0.8 inches. The scale arm is 3.1 inches, and the pans are 1.5 inches diameter. Three brass weights of William III are included, two for guineas (W-1183 and 1190) and one for a half guinea (W-1237), along with one brass weight of Louis XIII for a Spanish pistole (W-1302). The weights show varying signs of wear. Eric P. Newman called this scale "the ultimate businessman's accessory in 1695." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15086 (realized $840).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11622 |
