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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 II2. Sword for the City of London, Guildhall mark, the sword of St Paul3. Ewer or coffee pot, the mark of the London Founder's Company, which verified weights4. A for averdupois (avoirdupois) | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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