Two stacks of 16-pound bronze weights. - Lot 85

Two stacks of 16-pound bronze weights. 1) Inscriptions and marks XVI MARCS and fleur-de-lys from the Cour des Monnaies at the bottom of the box. Geometric motifs on the case divided into five fields. Handle formed by two facing sea serpents surmounted by a crown, mermaid-shaped supports with two tails. Sea horses form a hasp and hinge. South Germany, Nuremberg, 17th century Height: 16.8 cm - Weight: 7.578 kg (accidents and missing parts, including a bucket and weight) Provenance: Artcurial sale 2) Arrow hallmark and IWZ key. Hunting scene and geometric motifs on the case divided into five fields. Handle formed by two facing sea serpents surmounted by a crown, mermaid-shaped supports with two tails. Sea horses form a hasp and hinge. Southern Germany, Nuremberg, Master Pendulum Johann Wolfgang Zickengeist (1704-1746), first half of 18th century Height: 16.6 cm - Total weight: 7.7 kg (one cup and weights missing)