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949 - Set of pharmacy weights, European Scientific School, 19th ce…
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Estimate €100 - €190
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Set of pharmacy weights, European Scientific School, 19th century Brass and ebonised wood. Dimensions: 10 x 18 x 9 cm. A set of pharmacy weights comprising various cylindrical weights made of turned brass, housed in a rectangular dark wood case with circular recesses tailored to each weight. The orderly arrangement of the pieces highlights their functional and scientific nature, whilst the contrast between the warm sheen of the metal and the aged patina of the wood lends a striking aesthetic presence. The weights feature gently moulded profiles and domed ends, reflecting the artisanal precision characteristic of traditional measuring instruments used in pharmacies and laboratories. The case shows wear and marks consistent with its age, reinforcing the historical interest of the set as evidence of pharmaceutical and commercial practices prior to modern standardisation. The piece belongs to the 19th-century European tradition of scientific instruments, where material quality and technical accuracy coexisted with meticulous craftsmanship. The set stands out for its ethnographic, scientific and decorative value, evoking the atmosphere of old pharmacies and precision laboratories. 10 x 18 x 9 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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