antique brass weights cottage scales vintage cave

antique brass weights block hektogram decagram Stored away in the attic for years Heavy solid brass weights in wooden block as seen in photos There's are inspection marks on these weights which could indicate government verification marked by star and other symbols this indicate that the weights have been officially verified and found to be accurate Year approx 1880 wooden block with 8 brass knob weights A "hectog" is an abbreviation for hectogram, a metric unit of mass equal to 100 grams. Therefore, 2 hectograms equal 200 grams. 5 hektog (or 5 hg) = 5 × 100 g = 500 grams This antique "hektog" weight set likely have been used in Ireland through trade. Tralee town viewing anytime 0873728988 can be delivered!!