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One of two specimens of brass cased iron commercial weight of 14 lbs

1856-1876

Six flat brass avoirdupois weights, for 2oz, 1oz, 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz and 1/4oz

1714-27

Set of 8 glass avoirdupois weights from 7lbs to 1oz, the larger adjusted with lead shot, in case

circa 1876

Flat brass avoirdupois weight, George I

1689-1727

Flat brass avoirdupois weight, William and Mary

1689-1727

Avoirdupois bronze bell shaped weight, Wiltshire, 1800

1800

Avoirdupois bronze bell shaped weight, Wiltshire, 1800

1800

Circular averdupois weight

1588

One of two specimens of brass cased iron commercial weight of 14 lbs

1856-1876

Flat brass avoirdupois weight, George I

1689-1727

Flat brass avoirdupois weight, George I

1689-1727

Circular averdupois weight

1588

Bell-shaped weight marked 2 lb.,1795

1795

11 brass avoirdupois weights 4lbs to 1/4 dram, in fitted box

1800-1825

Weights from the Castlereagh Collection for Boston (USA). Boxed set of 6 cylindrical brass weights for the Troy and Avoirdupois system in a leather bound lockable case.

Castlereagh Collection weights

1800-1818

56lb Av. brass weight inscribed "Borough of Huntingdon - 1826 " bell shaped with solid handle, in leather case

56lb Av. brass weight inscribed "Borough of Huntingdon - 1826 " bell shaped with solid handle

1826

One of two English lead weights (probably 16th century) of 1lb Avoirdupois.

One of two English lead weights (probably 16th century) of 1lb Avoirdupois

1500-1599

One pound, avoirdupois weight, nickel plated gunmetal in box.

One pound, avoirdupois weight

James I lead disc weight, 8 oz Avoirdupois.

James I lead disc weight

One of two English lead weights (probably 16th century) of 8 oz. Avoirdupois.

One of two English lead weights (probably 16th century) of 8 oz. Avoirdupois

1500-1599