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    Interesting 1700's relic

    Hey diggers,
    I was detecting a plowed field and got a screamer signal. Turned out to be a late 1700's apothecary weight. This particular type is called nested cups because each one sits inside the next. What is so neat about this one is it has 9 different date stamps where it was certified as being accurate (year after year). I am trying to locate a guide to German date marks of the 18th century so I can determine exactly what years it was used. Here's a pic of a complete set to give you an idea of what they look like. Thanks for looking and happy digging! Dave.
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    Elite Member Digger Don's Avatar
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    That is SO cool Dave!! Thats one of the coolest relics I've seen you dig
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    That is an awesome relic, Dave, and it is in great shape! The stories it could tell! I love all the inspection stamps in the bottom. I hope you are able to find out more about it.
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    I found this site that gives a little information about your find. That is a very nice find.

    https://americanhistory.si.edu/colle...ct/nmah_994223
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    Such craftsmanship that obviously contributed to its preservation which is in amazing condition for being buried for 250 + years. Great find, great article, cheers

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    Beyond cool. Those yearly stamps really make that special.
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    Nice dig, Dave! Haven't you dug another type of weights? Not the henways either. I seem to recall you digging a set of something.
    Congrats!!!
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    Wow! That is really cool. An early professional lost a valuable tool of the trade.

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    Very cool and unique find!
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