The Dr. Eiselmayr scales & weights collection - 3
A metric paper scale c. 1900
signed C. Schember & Söhne Wien & Budapest, brass, scale 0-30 kg, in original case. Size c. 12,5 x 13 cm.
Fruit or grain scales, 1787
Vienna, iron hand scales (supplemented but matching in date), two brass weighing pans, brass trial weights,
dated (1)787 and calibrated with the Austrian double eagle, 5 original round brass trial weights, all dated
and calibrated (64, 32, 16, 8, 4 lb), another (later) one supplemented. Original curved trapezoidal case covered
with embossed leather (double eagle and floral pattern) and lined with red deerskin. Size c. 23 x 15 x 4 cm.
Bohemian (?) grain scales
c. 1850, uncalibrated, iron hand scales, two brass weighing pans, brass metze,
7 brass round weights, engraved 3, 4, 5, 10,25, 50, 100. (100=54,5 g.).
In original paper covered box lined with deerskin and paper (hinge cracked), with brass hooks. Size c. 16 x 12.5 x 6 cm.
Viennese grain scales by Anton J. Edlezeit, 1841
with 5 brass weights 64 lb, 32 lb,16 lb, 4 lb and 2 lb, the smallest one calibrated
with the Austrian double eagle and dated (1)841, iron scales, also calibrated with the Austrian
double eagle and the year 41, two weighing pans and a brass metze, the latter dated (1)847.
In original box lined with red dyed deerskin and covered with gold embossed leather,
on the lid embossed double eagle and signature "A. J. Edlezeit. / in Wien." Size c. 21.3 x 12.5 x 6 cm.
Grain scales c. 1900
hand scales, metze and weights made of brass, the metze stamped with "3940 / 1/500 Hekto:",
four rectangular weights of 50 / 20 / 10 / 5 kilos and a weight plate of 50 Dk.
In rounded wooden case. Size c. 9 x 23x 10 cm.
A Viennese apothecary weight box from 1762
according to the law of 11.4.1761, with 10 + 1 brass weights in the shape of inverted truncated pyramids,
all calibrated with the Austrian double eagle with shield; 1 lb 1/2 lb,3, 2, 1, 1/2 ounces, 1, 1/2 drachma and 16 lot,
another 16 lot piece and twice 1/2, 1 and 1 1/2 scruples (stamped Z). In a wooden box with push lock,
exterior with brass hinges and red dyed deerskin lining. Size c. 18.8 x 11.5 x 4.5 cm.
A large apothecary weight box
Vienna 1860 and later, mostly monogrammed JB (Baumann?),
brass weights: 1 lb, 1/2 lb, 3 ounces, 2 ounces, 1 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/16 lot,
2 scruples, 1 1/2 scruples, 1 scruple, 1/2 scruple, 10 grains.
In polished wooden box with brass hooks. Size c. 18 x 7x 5 cm.
A mixed lot of apothecary weights
18th and 19th century, brass, all calibrated with the Austrian double eagle and dated 1795 (lb 1 and lb S)
and 1865, 1866, 1868 and 1870 respectively, unit up to 2 scruples.
A small apothecary weight box, 1826
scale maker Theresia Edlezeit or Carl Eder or Joseph Kugler, 6 round brass weights from a scruple down,
calibrated with the Austrian double eagle and the year (1)826, 4 scruples from 1825 and 1828, 16 grains,
1 iron tweezers. In original wooden box c. 16.2 x 9.6 x 2.5 cm.
Two apothecary precision weight sets
Late 19th century, one made by Hermann Steinbuch in Vienna, on a metal pedestal;
one on a wooden pedestal, brass weights with numerous calibration stamps, glass cover for weight plates.
Size c. 16-17 x 13.5 cm. In addition, a handle or lid inscribed HERMANN STEINBUCH WIEN
and 1 unspecified and incomplete set container made of glass.
A weight of 1 pound and 2 lots, Styria 1690
brass, rectangular, pyramid-shaped, the mid-section with round handle, calibrated with the Styrian panther
(calibration mark panther with calibration master initials AH). Size c. 72 x 72 x 36 mm. Weight c. 34 lot (590.4 g).
A weight of 1 pound and 20 lots, Styria 1690
from the estate of Abondio von Inzaghi (1617-1691), brass, rectangular, pyramid-shaped, the mid-section with round handle,
calibrated with the Styrian panther (calibration mark panther with calibration master initials AH), engraved with the year 1690,
the owner’s coat of arms and initials IACVHVI (John Anthony Count and Lord of Inzaghi), the date 12 July 1690 and
the motto "IesuNazareniZelotemAg oGloriamHuiIntendo" (I confirm myself as a follower of Jesus from Nazareth, to increase his fame).
Size c. 86 x 86 mm, weight 909 g. (= c. 1 pound + 20 lots = 52 lots). Abondio or Johann Anton von Inzaghi was born in Como (Duchy of Milan).
His father was probably a money trader. in 1644, A. I. is explicitly mentioned for the first time in Styria as a money changer.
Through marriage he gained access to the imperial house (Emperor Leopold I) in Vienna. In addition to money trading,
in 1648 he also engaged in exporting mercury from Idria in Istria and trading in copper, livestock and textiles.
In 1655 he was appointed Münzmeister (“mint master”), and in 1656 he was dismissed from his office because of irregularities.
However, in the same year he was appointed Court Chamber Councillor. Thanks to his commercial skills, especially in the export of mercury,
he secured important sources of income for the Emperor. In 1663, he was raised to the rank of baron (“Freiherr”),
and in 1686 to the rank of count (“Graf”). At the time of his death in 1691, he left his heirs a considerable fortune.
According to Günter Unselm, the unit “52 lot” could be linked to the mercury trade. It could also, however, be connected to the production of mercury.
The weight unit 52 lot is mentioned, for example, in “Putrefaction zu Mercurius Philosophorum”
(in: Alchymistische Practic, Andreas Libavius, Frankfurt 1603, p. 267.) 52 lot cement powder is also used in the cementation of gold,
namely the "cementation of 32 ducats" (in: ... Curieuse Kunst- und Weck-Schul, Nuremberg 1705.).
Published:
Günter Unselm, rätselhaftes Gewicht, in: Maß und Gewicht, no. 3 October 2003, Annual Volume 2002.
Provenance:
Antique trade, Cologne, Private Collection Günter Unselm, Collection of Dr. Gerhard Eiselmayr No. 983a.
Weights according to Agricola - for metal content of ores
centner weights, Austria 1772 and 1773, metal (silver or platinum) stamped with the Austrian double eagle,
the units 1-100 and the year 772 and 773 respectively; including the 5 plate weights a total of 24 pieces in two wooden boxes c. 10 x 7 cm.
A Viennese carat scale box, 1851
brass scales and weights, the 8 round weights calibrated with the Austrian double eagle and the year (1)851,
of 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 16, 32 and 64 carats, 6 plate weights. In original box covered with gold embossed leather,
lined with red deerskin, with brass hooks.
Analytical scales by Josef Florenz
Vienna c. 1860, beautifully signed "J. Florenz / Wien" on the locking screw,
scale and weighing pans made of silver-plated brass, glazed wooden box with two drawers
and a ten-piece gilt set of weights 1-100 g. (1 strip on the scale box is missing).
Size c. 38.5 x 31 x 19 cm.
A silver coin scale box by Josef Florenz
Vienna from 1858, signed on the balance beam base "Jos. Florenz / Wien.", brass scales and balance beam,
damaged bone scale, lever lock, wooden case with drawer, inside a note preserved in fragments with transcription "R.
Thlr (Vereinstaler=1 1/2 Guldenstück, Münzvertrag 1857) / fl. / CM., alt=Conventionsvertrag 1753,
1Conventionstaler=2 Guldenstück..." height c. 30 cm.
A large Nuremberg lion scale from 1780
master's mark “three hearts with TMK” on weighing pan, master Tobias Martin KOLB (Lockner 1442),
with 30 + 3 square weights with handle and an insert weight set of 32 ducats (32 ducats, 1780),
all with Nuremberg city mark, scales made of iron (supplemented but from the same period).
All fitted in a drawer lined with red dyed deerskin, in a walnut and partly dyed fruitwood veneered wooden box with brass knob.
The scale is attached to the box by means of a beautifully turned balance beam. Pull weight in the shape of a lion made of bronze.
Size c. 19 x 26.5 x 5 cm (closed), total height c. 34 cm (assembled).
Two Roman weights
in square form, the smaller one with dot, enclosed a label: G. Herinek Münzen und Medaillen Wien.
A Cologne mark from Augsburg, standard weight piece from 1761
brass, calibrated with the Augsburg pine cone on a column capital, engraved 1 M C , 16 L, 65536 (16 lots, 65536 Richtpfennigteile),
in original box covered with embossed leather and lined with red dyed deerskin with brass hooks.
Weight 233.88 g. This museum-quality weight was produced in several versions after the 46 sessions
of the Augsburg Numismatic Conference in 1760/61, with the Delegate of His Roman Majesty and participants from the Franconian, Bavarian and Swabian circles.
Thus, the Cologne mark from Augsburg of 1694 had been established as the new “reference” weight.
A mint weight piece of 1 Viennese Mark, 1767
brass, engraved 1: M: W., 16 Loth, 65536 (1 Viennese Mark, 16 lot, 65536 Richtpfennigteile),
square shape with handle (can be unscrewed). Size c. 41 x 41 mm, height c. 41 mm, weight 280.64 g.
The Cologne Mark was set at a ratio of 6:5 to the Viennese Mark after the mint trial day in 1760/61;
the object shown here is a standard weight piece for it.
A mint weight of 1 Viennese Mark
or 16 lots, 15536 Richtpfennig, Vienna 1767/1771, gilt brass, cylindrical form with handle (can be unscrewed),
stamped with the Austrian double eagle and engraved at the top 1: Mark oder 16: Loth Wiener * 65536 *
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A: 1767 height c. 45 mm, diameter at top c. 43 mm, diameter at bottom c. 35 mm, weight 280.6 g
A Viennese coin weight box from 1761/1763
with 12 rectangular brass weights, calibrated with the Austrian double eagle with barred shield and dated (1)761/63,
with the Spanish golds 4, 2, 1 and 1/2 DOPPIEN, French golds 2, 1, 1/2 and Son LOUIS, the Bavarian-Palatinate-Würtemberg golds 1,
1/2 MAXDOR and 1 and 1/2 CARLIN and the Austrian golds 1 and 1/2 SOVRAI and 1 and 2 DUCAT, plus four ducat grains.
In a wooden case (slipcase missing).
Size c. 15 x 13 x 1.8 cm. Cf.: G. Eiselmayr, Münzgewichte und Münzwaagen, Linz 2008, p. 56f.
A Viennese coin weight box with four weights from 1771
round brass weights of 1 DUCAT, 2 DUCAT, 1/1 SOVRAI and 1 SOVRAIN, all calibrated with the Austrian double eagle and the year (1)771,
in a round turned wooden box with screw top. Diameter: c. 5.8 cm.
A Viennese coin weight box with four weights from 1771
round brass weights of 1 DUCAT, 2 DUCAT, 1/1 SOVRAI and 1 SOVRAIN, all calibrated with the Austrian double eagle and the year (1)771,
in a round turned wooden box with screw top. Diameter: c. 6.1 cm.
A Viennese coin weight box with four weights from 1771
round brass weights of 1 DUCAT, 2 DUCAT, 1/2 SOVRAI (this one from 1785) and 1 SOUVRAIN, all calibrated with
the Austrian double eagle and (3) with the year (1)771, in round turned wooden box with screw top. Diameter: c. 6 cm.
An authority ducat or gold weight box
Vienna 1807, with 13 round brass weights of 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and twice 1/16 ducats,
first calibrated up to 8 ducats 1807, up to 1/2 ducats calibrated with the Austrian double eagle,
the largest weight with master monograms IF, AF, JB on the bottom, under sliding lid silver leaves 12, 6, 3, 2, 1,
in original box covered with embossed leather and lined with red dyed leather with domed cover. Size c. 19.1 x 12.1 x 7.3 cm.
A plumb scale for mining
yrol 18th century, brass, engraved and dyed black, scale in Viennese inches, degree scale of 50-0-50, plumb bob. Size c. 9 x 12.7 cm.