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Pinchbeck on Pewter Base
Europe
factory unknown, circa 1845-55
Diameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 inches)
(702266)

Pinchbeck weight with velvet over pewter base; gold alloy relief scene depicting figures on rocks in foreground and fortress in background

Photo by Gary Andrashko, Illinois State Museum

<B>Pinchbeck on Pewter Base<BR>Europe<BR>factory unknown, circa 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 inches)<BR>(702266)<BR><BR>Pinchbeck weight with velvet over pewter base; gold alloy relief scene depicting figures on rocks in foreground and fortress in background
     
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