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Pair of Antique Brass Trade Weights (Dice-Marked Type), c.18th–19th Century A matched pair of small solid brass square trade weights, each struck to both faces with a five-dot punch mark for identification within a boxed set. Unlike decorative gaming counters, these pieces are precisely matched in weight at approximately 7.7 grams each, indicating intentional manufacture for use on a balance scale rather than casual table play. Such simple dot-marked weights were commonly used by: • Market traders • Goldsmiths and jewellers • Apothecaries • General merchants The punched dot arrangement acted as a quick visual code within a graduated weight set, particularly on smaller fractional weights where full inscriptions were often omitted. Their consistent mass strongly suggests they represent a small fractional avoirdupois or apothecary standard, allowing for historic wear and tolerance. Material: Solid brass Weight: Approx. 7.7g each Period: Likely 18th–19th century Condition: Honest age wear with attractive patina An appealing and practical pair of early mercantile artefacts — far more than simple gaming pieces, these were working tools of everyday commerce. Offered together as one lot.
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