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Seal weight of 2 Amsterdam pounds
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Seal weight of 2 Amsterdam pounds

anonymous · c. 1751 · riveted; casting; lead (metal); copper (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The object consists of fifteen parts: seven weights and a lead addition (to replace the eighth weight and the stopper), the tub and lid (which form the house), a hinge, a locking bar, two handle mounts, and the handle. The center point is visible on the tub, lid, and seven weights. The tub and lid have grooved rings and a punched decoration including French lilies, rosettes, and stars. The hinge, locking bar, and handle mounts are riveted. Dragon heads can be recognized in the handle decorated with a knob. The following marks are stamped on the lid: the crowned city arms of Amsterdam with the letters MB, a rooster, the number 2 (pound), and the letters FKL. In the bottom of the tub: the number I (pound) and the crowned city arms of Amsterdam with MB and the letters FKL.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineSluitgewicht van 2 Amsterdams pond. c. 1751. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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