Set of bronze nesting apothecary weights encased inside the master cup and bearing various stamped mark. Dating back to Roman times, nesting cup weights were designed to transport essential weights used for most trade transactions. Usually made for apothecary or tobacco sales, these weights measure in Troy ounces, a metric measurement which originated in Troyes, France to ensure purity standards. The shaped hinge and handle opens to reveal 6 weights resting within the next in ascending sizes (16, 8, 4, 2, 1, 0.5).
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