Incomplete Weight Pile Of A Marc (244.7 G), Bronze. 18th Century.

Originally, this series included 8 weights (the 3 smallest are missing) shaped in the shape of a tapered cup. The set weighs one marc or 8 ounces or half a pound (489.5 g in decimal equivalent). The containing box weighs 4 ounces The 2nd weight weighs 2 ounces The 3rd weight weighs 1 ounce The 4th weight weighs ½ ounce or 4 grains The 5th weight weighs 2 grains The 6th weight weighs 1 grain The 7th weight weighs ½ gross or 36 grains The 8th weight weighs ½ gross or 36 grains These polka dots were manufactured in NUREMBERG, the French pendulums rectified them and adjusted them by having them calibrated on the official weights kept in the mint hotels. In principle intended to weigh gold and silver, these weights were also used to weigh small quantities of various products sold by apothecaries and grocers. Foundry punch. This stack of weights, although incomplete, has not undergone any modification to adapt to the metric system. Height: 3cm. Diameter 4.3cm. 18th century period. Very good condition. Free shipping by COLISSIMO for metropolitan France.