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Nice image of federal eagle with yellow lettering on blue metal case. Made for the California market, typical of what an argonaut could buy coming off the ship in San Francisco or from traveling sutlers in the Northern California gold fields. Circa 1850s - 1860s. Includes collapsible brass scale and 3 sizes of weights. CONDITION: Very good.
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Nice image of federal eagle with yellow lettering on blue metal case. Made for the California market, typical of what an argonaut could buy coming off the ship in San Francisco or from traveling sutlers in the Northern California gold fields. Circa 1850s - 1860s. Includes collapsible brass scale and 3 sizes of weights. CONDITION: Very good.