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A collection of 19th Century brass scales and weights
by L. Oertling and other makers, including a balance on mahogany stand with harp-top, various pans with chains; a set of nine sovereign weights by William Brown,(500 sovereign - 5 sovereign); and an unusual collection of five saucer brass weights, stamped with various proof marks including islamic (possibly Turkish), one engraved M. Hamit, the largest 15.4cm. dia; and an unusual minor's helio mirror apparatus by Otto Fennel Söhne, Cassel, in leather covered mahogany case with labels inscribed Department van Mijnwezen Z.A.R. 56cm. wide (4)
by L. Oertling and other makers, including a balance on mahogany stand with harp-top, various pans with chains; a set of nine sovereign weights by William Brown,(500 sovereign - 5 sovereign); and an unusual collection of five saucer brass weights, stamped with various proof marks including islamic (possibly Turkish), one engraved M. Hamit, the largest 15.4cm. dia; and an unusual minor's helio mirror apparatus by Otto Fennel Söhne, Cassel, in leather covered mahogany case with labels inscribed Department van Mijnwezen Z.A.R. 56cm. wide (4)
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.