Set of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights from 30lb to 1lb, spherical with knob handles, made in 1824 by R.B.Bate, London. Weights for:- 1,2,3,4,5,10,15,20,30lb Troy or 12,24,36,48,60,120,180,240,360 oz. Troy. Each weight is stamped on one side with the value in Troy Pd., & on opposite side with the equivalent in Troy oz., & is further stamped with a crown and "1824 Bate London"
Set of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights (30lb to 1lb), made by Bate, London in 1824. These were made as reference standards against which other weights could be checked for their accuracy. The Imperial Weights & Measures Act revised British weights and measures in 1824. The troy weight system was to be used solely for weighing precious metals and gems based on a pound of 12 ounces or 5760 grains.
One of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights for 30lbs (360oz.), spherical with knob handles, made in 1824 by R.B.Bate, London. Each weight is stamped with values in both Troy Pounds & equivalent Troy oz.
One of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights for 20lbs (240oz.), spherical with knob handles, made in 1824 by R.B.Bate, London. Each weight is stamped with values in both Troy Pounds & equivalent Troy oz.
One of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights for 15lbs (180oz.), spherical with knob handles, made in 1824 by R.B.Bate, London. Each weight is stamped with values in both Troy Pounds & equivalent Troy oz.
One of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights for 10lbs (120oz.), spherical with knob handles, made in 1824 by R.B.Bate, London. Each weight is stamped with values in both Troy Pounds & equivalent Troy oz.
One of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights for 5lbs (60oz.), spherical with knob handles, made in 1824 by R.B.Bate, London. Each weight is stamped with values in both Troy Pounds & equivalent Troy oz.
One of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights for 4lbs (48oz.), spherical with knob handles, made in 1824 by R.B.Bate, London. Each weight is stamped with values in both Troy Pounds & equivalent Troy oz.
One of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights for 3lbs (36oz.), spherical with knob handles, made in 1824 by R.B.Bate, London. Each weight is stamped with values in both Troy Pounds & equivalent Troy oz.
One of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights for2 lbs (24oz.), spherical with knob handles, made in 1824 by R.B.Bate, London. Each weight is stamped with values in both Troy Pounds & equivalent Troy oz.
One of nine gunmetal Exchequer Standard Troy Weights for 1lb (12oz.), spherical with knob handles, made in 1824 by R.B.Bate, London. Each weight is stamped with values in both Troy Pounds & equivalent Troy oz.
