Vintage Italian Sterling Silver 925 Handheld Steelyard Scale, 1970s

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Vintage silver collectible featuring a handcrafted miniature depiction of a traditional handheld steelyard scale, historically used by street vendors and … Read more Vintage silver collectible featuring a handcrafted miniature depiction of a traditional handheld steelyard scale, historically used by street vendors and green-grocers across Italy. Created in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy during the 1970s to 1980s.

In 20th-century Italian silversmithing, crafting miniatures of historical trade tools formed part of a regional tradition preserving daily cultural heritage.

Crafted in solid 925 sterling silver, the piece features the scale arm, hanging chains, and suspended weighing pan. Total weight: 19.98 grams.

Measuring 7.0 cm in height by 7.5 cm in width, the miniature carries the official 925 sterling silver purity stamp and the Arezzo silversmith registration hallmark.

Key Details:

Material: Solid 925 sterling silver

Period: 1970s to 1980s

Weight: 0.705 oz / 19.98 g

Design: Handcrafted miniature steelyard scale in sterling silver

Hallmarks: Stamped 925 with Arezzo silversmith code

Origin: Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

Measurements: H 7.0 cm x W 7.5 cm x D 2.8 cm

Additional Benefits:

Solid 925 sterling silver miniature

Traditional street market scale motif

Tuscan silversmithing production from Arezzo

Official 925 purity hallmark verified

Net weight: 19.98 g

This is a vintage item showing minor signs of age and natural silver patina.

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