Trade weight ID??

[Bill D. (VA)]

Found this recently at a site that produced finds dating from the mid-1600s to early 1800s. I'm almost positive its a British trade weight but I don't recognize the hallmarks. My pics aren't the greatest but maybe someone will recognize them and can date this piece. My guess is late 1700s or early 1800s. Thanks.

 

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[Mackaydon]

I agree with the 'trade weight' ID. Great save !!
This page may help you further with a more specific ID:
weights
Don........

 

[taz42o]

The only mark I see is a ewer ( looks like coffee pot ). I think is London founders company.
Other marks to look for are crown or dagger

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

The only mark I see is a ewer ( looks like coffee pot ). I think is London founders company.
Other marks to look for are crown or dagger

Thanks for the help. I've never heard of a "ewer", and am having difficulty finding any info on that mark. Do you know how old it is and what it might represent? Also, I'm attaching a couple better pics showing the marks. I do indeed see the sword/dagger mark, and the letter A to its right. There also appears to be some sort of mark to the left of the dagger. Appreciate any additional info you can provide.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

I agree with the 'trade weight' ID. Great save !!
This page may help you further with a more specific ID:
weights
Don........

Thanks Don. I forgot about that website. Definitely a great resource for just about anything colonial.

 

[taz42o]

The A is Avoirdupois (16oz per pound)
Dagger- stamped in London.
ewer - is the London mark used to validate weights and used between 1590 and 1826.
The last mark is likely a crown over a letter ? That letter will tell witch king/queen , and give you a closer date.

http://www.britnumsoc.org/publications/Digital%20BNJ/pdfs/2001_BNJ_71_11.pdf

[url]http://www.foundersco.org.uk/history/weights-and-measures
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[Bill D. (VA)]

The A is Avoirdupois (16oz per pound)
Dagger- stamped in London.
ewer - is the London mark used to validate weights and used between 1590 and 1826.
The last mark is likely a crown over a letter ? That letter will tell witch king/queen , and give you a closer date.

http://www.britnumsoc.org/publications/Digital%20BNJ/pdfs/2001_BNJ_71_11.pdf

Weights and Measures - History of the Founders Company | Founders

Great info - thank you!