Medieval & Later — Weights & Associated Items
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WMA 9133 — Medieval Folding Balance Scales
A set of bronze folding balance scales comprising the beam, two folding arms and pointer. In use, the arms folded out and locked in alignment with the beam; pans were suspended from cords at each end. The pointer aligned with the suspension loop when balanced. Circa 13th–15th century. 74 mm long, 25 mm high.
Complete and in working order. Rare to find in this condition.
£195.00
Coin Weights
WMA 8017 — Medieval Coin Weight
Square copper‑alloy uniface coin‑weight for a gold salut d’or of Henry VI, first issued 1423. Obverse shows a cross with lis and lion either side. 3.1 g. 15th century. P & B R Withers, Lions, Ships and Angels, p. 55. 12 mm x 12 mm.
£25.00
WMA 9873 — Medieval Coin Weight
Round uniface British coin‑weight for checking the ryal (rose‑noble). Depicts the king with sword and shield standing in a ship with rose on hull. Coins struck from 1465; weight dates late 15th–16th century. 6.6 g. P & B R Withers, Lions, Ships and Angels. 16.5 mm diameter.
£25.00
WMA 7688 — Medieval Coin Weight
Square double‑sided coin‑weight for checking the gold noble. Made in Antwerp. One side shows a ship with letter ‘h’ (Henry); reverse shows Antwerp hand with initials AI. 6.4 g. 16th century. 16 mm x 15 mm.
Coin weights are usually lighter than the coins they check.
£25.00
WMA 9874 — Post Medieval Coin / Bullion Weight
Round uniface British coin‑weight stamped with large G and XXII. 7.8 g. 17 mm diameter.
£15.00
Bullion Weights
WMA 8477 — Medieval Goldsmith’s Bullion Cup Weight
A rare copper‑alloy goldsmith’s cup‑weight. Rim decorated with ring‑and‑dot on one half. Similar example in Norman Biggs, English Weights, p. 14. 7.3 g. 12th–14th century. 8 mm high, 16 mm diameter.
£95.00
WMA 8133 — Medieval Bullion Weight
Rectangular uniface copper‑alloy weight showing a four‑armed cross, each arm surmounted by a fleur‑de‑lis. Likely used to check multiples of the penny. 5.8 g. Late 13th–early 15th century. 18 mm x 14 mm.
£20.00
WMA 8209 — Tudor & Later Bullion Weight
Circular bullion weight stamped ‘VI’. 3 g. Circa 1600–1850. 13 mm x 3 mm.
VI indicates six pennyweight.
£12.00
Trade Weights
WMA 7789 — Medieval Trade Weight
A large trapezoidal lead trade weight (half‑pound), decorated with reversed ornamental letter ‘T’. Integral suspension loop. 221 g. 14th–16th century. East Yorkshire. 67 mm x 40 mm.
£45.00
WMA 8008 — Medieval Trade Weight
Shield‑shaped lead trade weight with raised stepped shield. Suspension hole at rear. 125.7 g. 14th–16th century. Nottinghamshire. 48 mm x 40 mm x 12 mm.
£20.00
WMA 7454 — Medieval Trade Weight
Shield‑shaped lead trade weight decorated with lion rampant on raised stepped shield. Iron attachment remains on rear. 110 g. 14th–16th century. 42 mm x 35 mm x 14 mm.
£45.00
WMA 8007 — Medieval Trade Weight
Shield‑shaped lead trade weight decorated on both sides: lion left on one side, large Latin cross on the other. 108.7 g. 14th–16th century. Nottinghamshire. 35 mm x 30 mm x 18 mm.
£55.00
WMA 6775 — Medieval Trade Weight
Shield‑shaped lead trade weight decorated with lion rampant on raised stepped shield. Suspension hole at 12 o’clock. 103.4 g. 14th–16th century. Yorkshire. 48 mm x 33 mm x 13 mm.
£45.00
WMA 7447 — Medieval Trade Weight
Shield‑shaped lead trade weight decorated with lion rampant on raised stepped shield. Suspension hole at 12 o’clock. 62 g. 14th–16th century. Lincolnshire. 35 mm x 28 mm x 12 mm.
£35.00
WMA 8006 — Medieval Trade Weight
Shield‑shaped lead trade weight decorated with lion rampant on raised stepped shield. Suspension hole at 12 o’clock. 61.5 g. 14th–16th century. Nottinghamshire. 35 mm x 26 mm x 12 mm.
£40.00
WMA 7455 — Medieval Trade Weight
Shield‑shaped lead trade weight decorated with lion rampant on raised stepped shield. 46 g. 14th–16th century. 33 mm x 25 mm x 13 mm.
£40.00
WMA 7476 — Medieval Lead Weight
A lead “standing weight” with octagonal tapering body and integral pierced lug. 73.8 g. 12th–13th century. Norman Biggs, English Weights, p. 41. Lincolnshire. 46 mm x 21 mm.
£10.00
Spindle Whorls
WMA 7473 — Medieval Decorated Spindle Whorl
A biconical cast lead spindle whorl decorated on both sides with pseudo‑legend of random letters. 38.6 g. 12th–15th century. Lincolnshire. 27 mm x 11 mm.
£35.00
WMA 7474 — Medieval Decorated Spindle Whorl
A biconical cast lead spindle whorl decorated with moulded lines and pellets. 26.6 g. 12th–15th century. Lincolnshire. 24 mm x 11 mm.
£12.00
