| Description |
Assorted Brass and Iron Weights. 1. A nearly complete set of brass weights from 1 gram to 1,000 grams, housed in an 8 x 3 x 2.5 inch wooden block, including 10 individual weights, missing weights for 2 grams, 3 grams, and 15 grams. 2. Six brass weights ranging from 1/2 ounce to 1 pound, missing three smaller weights, housed in a 6 x 2.2 x 1.7 inch wood block. 3. Five brass weights including 1, 2, 5, and 10 dwts., and 1 ounce (troy), housed in a 4 x 2 x 0.7 inch wood block, with a brass-covered compartment for fractional weights that are not present. 4. A closed 4 x 2 x 1 inch wooden box containing 10 and 20 gram weights, and a pair of tweezers. Five other weights and fractional weights are absent. 5. Five miscellaneous brass weights including 2 (2), 4, and 8 ounces, and 2 pounds, all avoirdupois. Also included are four-pound and five-pound black iron hanging weights. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15724 (realized $79).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11927 |
