Vintage Signed Set of 5 Indented Black Cast Iron Stackable Imperial Standard Weights – 4 lb to 4oz - Interior Décor Kitchen Scales - England

A beautiful genuine vintage Imperial black cast iron set of 5 Imperial stackable weights from England – 4 lb 2lb 1lb, 8oz & 4oz. Real patina of age on these heavy cast iron weights. Includes the rarer 4lb as well as the 2lb weight. These weights have been kept somewhere like a workshop and have sponge pieces between them, which have moulded to the weight shapes – a nice piece of social history. The set of 5 weights look fabulous. Each marked on the top with the weight. They are all embossed with “Imperial Standard” along with the weight on the surface (4 oz weight just has “Imperial”). The pyramid weights are indented and fit into each other The round cast iron stackable weights are 4 lb 2 lb, 1 lb, 8 oz and 4 oz. Nice to have the larger 4 lb and 2 lb weight which are often missing from these vintage sets. The weights range in size from the largest 4 lb weight with a diameter of 11 cm (4 3/8 in) to the smallest 4 oz weight with a diameter of 4 cm (1 1/2 in). The set when stacked on top of each other is 10 cm (4 in) high. The set of 5 Imperial weights is very heavy and weighs 3510 g (7 lb 11.8 oz). Reflected in price of postage. The set is in excellent vintage condition. These are old weights and have been around the block a few times with metal blemishes and rust as expected from vintage cast iron. Everything is part of the charm of these stackable weights. Please view photos. Nice to have the protective sponge squares. The Vintage set would go with a set of cast iron scales are such an iconic kitchen design item, and would look great in a traditional farmhouse kitchen as well as a contemporary kitchen. It is a real find to be able to include the larger 4 lb and 2 lb weights. The charming vintage cast iron weight set would also look great on general display in the home or in a retail / commercial environment. A fabulous gift for anyone. A great iconic vintage decorative item. Note: listings in my shop are for pre-owned items. The item will be packaged carefully and professionally.