Antique Rare 18th Century French Hand-Held Coin Scale Revolutionary France 1790s
DESCRIPTION
Original antique French Revolution period hand held coin scale in its original oval ended wooden case. A rare original 18th C boxed money scale with an original table of 18th century European Gold coin weights. These were used by people to ensure against fraudulent coin exchange and clipping especially with gold coins during the turbulent Napoleonic period in Europe. The weights are in units of gros (a traditional French weight equal 3.824 grams) and grain (a traditional French unit of weight equal to about 53 milligrams). The scale consists of copper pans and steel equal arm beam (12.7 cm; 5 inch ling) and indicator. The box includes a complete set of 5 nested brass weights inserted into a special recess and a lidded compartment with slider that protects 7 fractional brass weights.
Marked:
The label on the inside lid reads 'TABLEAU des Monnaies d'or et d'argent qui ont cours dans les differens Etats de L'Europe, avec la designation de leurs poids'.
The oval ended wooden mahogany box hinges and locks are in very good condition.
MEASUREMENTS
Cased set measures 7.5" long by 2" wide by 0.5" thick and weighs 4oz.
CONDITION
In good condition with wear and tear associated with age and ready to use or display (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
Original antique French Revolution period hand held coin scale in its original oval ended wooden case. A rare original 18th C boxed money scale with an original table of 18th century European Gold coin weights. These were used by people to ensure against fraudulent coin exchange and clipping especially with gold coins during the turbulent Napoleonic period in Europe. The weights are in units of gros (a traditional French weight equal 3.824 grams) and grain (a traditional French unit of weight equal to about 53 milligrams). The scale consists of copper pans and steel equal arm beam (12.7 cm; 5 inch ling) and indicator. The box includes a complete set of 5 nested brass weights inserted into a special recess and a lidded compartment with slider that protects 7 fractional brass weights.
Marked:
The label on the inside lid reads 'TABLEAU des Monnaies d'or et d'argent qui ont cours dans les differens Etats de L'Europe, avec la designation de leurs poids'.
The oval ended wooden mahogany box hinges and locks are in very good condition.
MEASUREMENTS
Cased set measures 7.5" long by 2" wide by 0.5" thick and weighs 4oz.
CONDITION
In good condition with wear and tear associated with age and ready to use or display (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description).
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