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Lot #58 New South Wales Colonial Government weights. This historically significant set of 7 brass weights was used as the official compliance standard for all weights & scales in the colony. Each weight is engraved "SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES 1850" & again with a series of marks including the Queens crown & "V" for Victoria. Weights range from 1lb. to 56lb.

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  • New South Wales Colonial Government weights. This historically significant set of 7 brass weights was used as the official compliance standard for all weights & scales in the colony. Each weight is engraved "SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES 1850" & again with a ser
  • New South Wales Colonial Government weights. This historically significant set of 7 brass weights was used as the official compliance standard for all weights & scales in the colony. Each weight is engraved "SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES 1850" & again with a ser - 2
  • New South Wales Colonial Government weights. This historically significant set of 7 brass weights was used as the official compliance standard for all weights & scales in the colony. Each weight is engraved "SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES 1850" & again with a ser - 3
  • New South Wales Colonial Government weights. This historically significant set of 7 brass weights was used as the official compliance standard for all weights & scales in the colony. Each weight is engraved "SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES 1850" & again with a ser - 4