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cylindrical weight with hook

cylindrical weight with hook

Date: 1850-1900
Inventory Number: 2004-1-0312
Classification: Weight
Subject:
weights & measures,
Maker: American ?
Cultural Region:
United States, Europe,
Dimensions:
6 x 24 x 6 cm, 10 lb. (2 3/8 x 9 7/16 x 2 3/8 in., 4.5 kg)
Material:
brass,
Description:
A cylindrical brass weight, flat on both ends, with an open hook fixed to one end. Very smooth surfaces.

It weighs 10 pounds.


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