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Batch of 6 Flat-Circular Old Brass and Bronze Avoirdupois Weights.

Item#: SWT591

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Batch of 6 Flat-Circular Old Brass and Bronze Avoirdupois Weights. - click to enlarge.

Mixed batch of 6 flat circular weights from different periods and materials to demonstrate various verification stamps. The 8, 4 and 2 oz weights were made of brass and bronze during the reign period of King George IV (1820-1830) and after 1826. Verification marks on the three weights includes: the London Guildhall stamp with city arms (shield and dagger in the top left quarter) that was used from 1826 onwards; A Royal standard stamp of a crown over cipher W; The Founders' Company 'ewer'; and the fancy symbol 'A' for avoirdupois. The 1 oz bronze weight was made during the reign period of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and before the introduction of uniform numbered stamps in 1879. This is evident by the stamp of an early Victorian standard mark with a Royal crown over cipher V.