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Description: | A 17th century copper alloy trade weight for a half pound avoirdupois, most probably of Charles II but possibly Charles I. It has a diameter of 63mm and weighs 220.36g or 7.77oz. This weight, probably of brass, is from a stacking set. The upper recess is impressed with four stamps.
1. Crowned C for Charles I or II
2. Sword for the City of London, Guildhall mark, the sword of St Paul
3. Ewer or coffee pot, the mark of the London Founder's Company, which verified weights
4. A for averdupois (avoirdupois) | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Wood, Rachel | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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