Set of cup-weights, 1/4-ounce to 16-Spanish pounds, 1600-1799

Large set of bronze Spanish cup-weights, 17th-18th cent

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Large set of bronze Spanish cup-weights, 17th-18th cent
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Large set of bronze Spanish cup-weights, 17th-18th cent., from the quarter-ounce to 16 Spanish pounds, in ornamental bronze case with hinged lid and hasp, i.e. 11 weights including the case which forms the largest weight, totalling 32 Sp.lbs.(or 64 "Marks" of Castile)

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1951-267
type:
spanish cup weight
credit:
Mr G.F. Coleman