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Steelyard Balance with Hand-Painted Gamblers Scene, Early 19th Century

$1,417.94
£1,047.61
€1,200VAT Included
CA$1,972.71
A$1,978.43
CHF 1,147.76
MX$24,154.10
NOK 13,294.35
SEK 13,605.88
DKK 9,150.56

About the Item

**Steelyard Balance with Hand-Painted Gamblers Scene, Early 19th Century – M3702** This **steelyard balance** comes with a beautiful case and dates from the **late 18th to early 19th century**. The lid features a painted scene of men playing **trictrac or jacquet**, likely set in a tavern. The piece remains in its original state. We note rubbing and general wear throughout. Please note that the weights inside are missing and the paper lining is worn. Overall, the set remains in acceptable general condition. Our photos allow you to appreciate the quality of the item. For condition details, please examine the photos carefully. Feel free to zoom in. The photos are an integral part of the description. **Dimensions** Height: 1.9 cm Width: 16.6 cm Depth: 5.4 cm Pan diameter: 4.5 cm A: 9O9RV93D2N P: 1621399 I remain at your disposal for any questions. **A quick reminder** The best ally of mail-order sales is communication. If you have any questions during a sale or about your purchase, please feel free to ask. I will gladly answer all your questions—do not hesitate. Don’t forget to add me to your favorites list. We take the greatest care in preparing our packages, with very careful packing using multiple layers of protection: bubble wrap, boxes, etc. Shipping costs include both transportation and packaging to ensure the safe delivery of the item. 😊
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.75 in (1.9 cm)Width: 6.54 in (16.6 cm)Depth: 2.13 in (5.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Minor structural damages. The piece remains in its original state. We note rubbing and general wear throughout. Please note that the weights inside are missing and the paper lining is worn. Overall, the set remains in acceptable general condition.
  • Seller Location:
    NANTES, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10173249098052

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