A Viennese apothecary weight box from 1762
according to the law of 11.4.1761, with 10 + 1 brass weights in the shape of inverted truncated pyramids, all calibrated with the Austrian double eagle with shield; 1 lb 1/2 lb,3, 2, 1, 1/2 ounces, 1, 1/2 drachma and 16 lot, another 16 lot piece and twice 1/2, 1 and 1 1/2 scruples (stamped Z). In a wooden box with push lock, exterior with brass hinges and red dyed deerskin lining. Size c. 18.8 x 11.5 x 4.5 cm.
Provenance:
Collection of Dr. Gerhard Eiselmayr No. 831, acquired in the Upper Austrian antique market in 2002.
Specialist: Simon Weber-Unger
Simon Weber-Unger
+43-1-515 60-269
simon.weber@dorotheum.at
29.09.2022 - 12:37
- Realized price: **
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EUR 2,048.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 1,400.-
A Viennese apothecary weight box from 1762
according to the law of 11.4.1761, with 10 + 1 brass weights in the shape of inverted truncated pyramids, all calibrated with the Austrian double eagle with shield; 1 lb 1/2 lb,3, 2, 1, 1/2 ounces, 1, 1/2 drachma and 16 lot, another 16 lot piece and twice 1/2, 1 and 1 1/2 scruples (stamped Z). In a wooden box with push lock, exterior with brass hinges and red dyed deerskin lining. Size c. 18.8 x 11.5 x 4.5 cm.
Provenance:
Collection of Dr. Gerhard Eiselmayr No. 831, acquired in the Upper Austrian antique market in 2002.
Specialist: Simon Weber-Unger
Simon Weber-Unger
+43-1-515 60-269
simon.weber@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | The Dr. Eiselmayr scales & weights collection |
Auction type: | Online auction |
Date: | 29.09.2022 - 12:37 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | Online |
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