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Nested Troy Weights a Set of 7

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Nested Troy Weights a Set of 7 - click to enlarge.Nested Troy Weights a Set of 7 - click to enlarge.

Nested Bronze Troy weights were usually used in the weighing of gold or silver.
In this set, the sum weight of all seven, is 8 Troy ounces (about 250 grams).
The largest lidded cup is the master cup and it weighs 4 troy ounces (124.5 grams), which is the sum of the other six inner cups. It is marked IIII. The largest inner cup weighs 2 Troy ounces and is marked II. This cup is also marked with a standing lion on its bottom. The next largest weighs 1 troy oz and is marked I and also has the lion on its bottom.