Set of 30 standard metric weights by De Grave and Co. Ltd., London, in fitted mahogany cases. Larger weights inscribed "COUNTRY BOROUGH OF HALIFAX" 20kg,10kg,2kg,2kg,1kg, 500g, 200g,200g,100g,50g,20g,20g, 10g,5g,2g,2g,1g, in brass, 5dg,2dg,2dg,1dg,5cg,2cg,2cg,1cg, 5mg,2mg,2mg,1mg, in aluminium c.1914
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1980-1112
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and aluminium (metal)
- type:
- weights
- credit:
- Christie's (St. James's)
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