Lot #653 - Set of 9 brass Troy Bullion Weights in cedar box
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial - Antique & Historial
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Sale Date:09 Nov 2015 ~ Session 1: 10.30am (Lots 501 - 815)
09 Nov 2015 ~ Session 2: 2pm (Lots 816 - 1105) -
Lot #:653
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Lot Description:Set of 9 brass Troy Bullion Weights in cedar box
These were in use for trade in the colony of Victoria when gold was discovered at Ballarat and Bendigo. These weights were first verified and stamped in August 1853 at the old Melbourne Observatory and bears the “Crown” of the realm stamp and “CA5” (the abbreviation for Central Administration Inspectors), “Vic” and the date. This set was in use until 1949 and has been re-verified many times with gold plugs on the bases visible. Box restored, weights in original condition. -
Estimate:A$1,500 - 2,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tools of Trade
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