{"product_id":"antique-bronze-nesting-apothecary-cup-weights-set-17-19th-century-dark-academia","title":"Antique Bronze Nesting Apothecary Cup Weights Set 17-19th Century Dark Academia","description":"Antique Bronze Nesting Apothecary Cup Weights Set - 17th-19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rare and complete example of antique bronze nesting weights, traditionally used by apothecaries and merchants for precision measurements of medicine and coinage. This master-set features a hinged, latched master cup that contains a full series of graduating cup-shaped weights. The exterior boasts a deep, authentic bronze patina with ornate \"towers\" on the lid and a sturdy clasp, characteristic of European measurement tools from the 1600s–1800s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: 17th to 19th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurpose: Historical apothecary\/merchant nesting weights for measuring dry ingredients or gold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Solid Bronze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign: Master bucket with internal nesting cups and ornate hinged lid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: See photos for size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent antique condition. The hinge and latch are tight  bronze shows a rich, dark patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#secondhandsandies #apothecaryantiques #bronzeweights  #curiosities #antiquemeasurement #darkacademia #cabinetofcuriosities","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51571733594400,"sku":"cheboygan,MI","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/3158\/7616\/files\/c296a401-5d83-4e7a-a91e-99b65b893ff9.jpg?v=1778028665","url":"https:\/\/www.secondhandsandies.com\/products\/antique-bronze-nesting-apothecary-cup-weights-set-17-19th-century-dark-academia","provider":"Secondhand Sandies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}