Avoirdupois or English weights, Burgh of Dumfries 1707

Union avoirdupois stacking weight, 8lb and 4lb, 1707.  Verification stamps are present around the top border and base, and the upper surface is engraved with Queen Anne's crown motif in the centre.  The weights are countermarked "D.LK" for issue by Lanark, and are part of a set divided in binary fashion from 8 pounds down.   weight (8lb) Inscription: D.LK / AR / PRIMO MAII / ANo Doni / 17 / 07 / Ao REGNI VI / VIII AUERs weight (4lb) Inscription: D.LK / AR / PRIMO MAII / ANo Doni / 17 / 07 / Ao REGNI VI / IV AUERs
Object no :
DMWM029a-c
Collection :
Burgh Weights and Measures
Creator :
John Snart?
Place of Production :
Lanark
Dimensions :
(8lb) height 34mm, diameter (top) 141mm, diameter (base) 135mm, (4lb) height 25mm, diameter (top) 118mm, diameter (base) 110mm
Materials :
copper alloy, lead alloy
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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