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Anchor weight of 50 lb from the wreck of the East Indiaman 't Vliegend Hart
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Anchor weight of 50 lb from the wreck of the East Indiaman 't Vliegend Hart

1725 - 1735-03-02 · lead (metal); cast iron

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

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Cruciform weight of cast iron and lead: cylindrical block of metal with a collar of lead on one side in which assay marks are applied: the coat of arms of Amsterdam, the year letter K of Abraham Groenegraft, and an equilateral triangle with plumb line (=50 Amsterdam pounds). The cast iron handles are missing.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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krukgewichtVerenigde Oostindische Compagnie
Credit lineKrukgewicht van 50 lb uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder 't Vliegend Hart. 1725 - 1735-03-02. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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