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Description: | A cast copper-alloy trade weight of Modern date. It is circular in form with inset upper surface that has a single incised circle, and a slightly corroded or worn flat back face. The inset surface has stamped marks comprising a large letter A at 12 O'clock for the 'Averdepois' weight standard and a ewer between the date 18-26 at 6 O'clock representing Founders Company, London mark. Between these two marks, and to the right of the incised circle there is a further mark or marks of uncertain form, possibly a provincial mark or Royal cypher. The weight measures 36.63mm in diameter, 8.78mm in thickness/height, and weighs 53.72g (1.89 ounces).This is a trade weight dating to 1826 or later, as indicated by the 1826 date mark, which refers to an Act of Parliament that established the new 'Imperial Standards' (see Biggs, 1992: pp. 56). The provincial mark or Royal cypher is unclear on the current weight, making a close identification of date more problematic, although it probably pre-dates the mid-19th century due to the lack of indication of denomination stamped on the weigh (Biggs, 1992: pp. 56-60).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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