Coin balance - Bronze - Second half 18th century
Ancient coin scale, Turin 19th century The box is made of walnut wood, measures 18x11 cm, height 3 cm, it has brass hinges and no closing hooks. The lid inside features the table of the weights for silver and gold coins of the Royal mint. The weights are all original vintage, all bear the Piedmont and the Assayer hallmarks (see photos) . Wooden case complete with a little tilting scale with equal arms, with two brass saucers, both hallmarked and tied with strings. The case has 14 weights slots, but 2 weights are missing. Small compartment with sliding lid. In good overall condition
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Ancient coin scale, Turin 19th century The box is made of walnut wood, measures 18x11 cm, height 3 cm, it has brass hinges and no closing hooks. The lid inside features the table of the weights for silver and gold coins of the Royal mint. The weights are all original vintage, all bear the Piedmont and the Assayer hallmarks (see photos) . Wooden case complete with a little tilting scale with equal arms, with two brass saucers, both hallmarked and tied with strings. The case has 14 weights slots, but 2 weights are missing. Small compartment with sliding lid. In good overall condition