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Coin Weight Scale Box - RARE - Caspar Gravenberg- c.1725- Cologne
$ 208.56
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Description
We are offering a Cologne coin scale from Caspar Grevenberg, master from 1703 - 1738.Rectangular wooden box with decorations and 1 clasp.
The master label is attached in the center of the inside of the lid. It shows the coat of arms of Grevenberg (= mountain) in a cartouche, including 6 lines of writing.
To the right of it stands Justitia with scales and sword, to the left Conscientia or Vanitas with scales and torch, behind them Death with an hourglass.
The scale is made of steel with one round brass bowl. Second bowl and silk strings are not included. There are 13 coin weights available, 8 under the lid’s drawer and 5 in the box. The
shaft cover for the small compartment for ace weights is missing as are the weights.
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