Lot No. 130


A Viennese apothecary weight box from 1762


A Viennese apothecary weight box from 1762 - The Dr. Eiselmayr scales & weights collection

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: **
EUR 2,048.-
Starting bid:
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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