Lot #184 - Gold bullion balance scales mounted on cedar single drawer base, scales stamped in 1863
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial - Antique & Historical
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Sale Date:19 May 2015 ~ 2pm
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Lot #:184
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Lot Description:Gold bullion balance scales mounted on cedar single drawer base, scales stamped in 1863
with two sets of weights, one in Troy ounces (0.1 to 0.5oz Troy all stamped in 1855 at the Old Melbourne Observatory) & a rare set of currency weights denominated in shillings & pence (S & D). As the gold price remained constant for over 100 years hence the weights denominated in shillings & pence.
37cm -
Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tools of Trade
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.