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Germany, Westfalia-,Early Johann Peter Poppenberg Pocket Coin Scale

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 USD and UP
Germany, Westfalia-,Early Johann Peter Poppenberg Pocket Coin Scale
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday August 25, 10am-1pm

c1780-This 4.5" x 2.5" x 1" carved wooden case features simple wire hook hinges and a clasp, and contains a steel beam, two 34mm brass pans, and a complete set of weights--including fractionals-- that correspond with period coins. The interior of the lid bears the original label, printed "Recht abgezogen/ Waag und Gewicht/ macht/ der allergnaedigst privileg./ und examinirter Jchtmacher/ Joh. Pet. Poppenberg/ aus Westphalen/ 178". A small crowned eagle has been wood burned into the paper label and wooden lid of the box. A fine, complete scale used to weigh coins in the late 18th century. HKA#64328