Lot Essay
Two similar sets are in the Whipple Museum.
Details
A set of coin scales
with brass circular and triangular pans and various weights in carved wood case with maker's label Approved scale and weights by Casper Gierenberg for the town of Collen. M. Wohnet sworn tester -- 5½in.(12cm.)wide, German, circa 1720
with brass circular and triangular pans and various weights in carved wood case with maker's label Approved scale and weights by Casper Gierenberg for the town of Collen. M. Wohnet sworn tester -- 5½in.(12cm.)wide, German, circa 1720