Any idea what this is?

[mspence]

Found this at an old colonial house in VA, found civil war buttons, bullets etc as well as the normal old house items, flat buttons etc.

 

[creskol]

That is a Colonial period trade weight.
Check this link out: http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/weights.htm

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Awesome find !

 

[pepperj]

You got it creskol.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

the weight has a military acceptance stamp? the broad arrow?

 

[pong12211]

That's a really nice find.. Congrats.

 

[kuger]

Yes scale weight.Those are common in mid 19 th Century sites as well...not sure all date to Colonial times?

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

nice identification, even nicer find...

I wonder about that broad arrow ...though I see it is used on other weights also...

 

[mspence]

Wow that's cool thanks for the help. Any idea what the pitcher or pot is for, also is that capital A. Thought the arrow was a rapier. Thanks again

 

[CRUSADER]

The 'London' verification marks date this to - George III 1760-1820 (its the positions that date it)

The Sword, 'A'verdepois & Ewer all London marks. The 'Crown over G' was used in all 4 King Georges.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

thanks crusader...

 

[relicmeister]

Nothing to add but it's a nice find!