Set of 9 brass Troy Bullion Weights in cedar box. These were in use for trade in the colony of Victoria when gold was discovered at Ballarat and Bendigo. These weights were first verified and stamped in August 1853 at the old Melbourne Observatory and bears the 'Crown' of the realm stamp and 'CA5' (the abbreviation for Central Administration Inspectors), 'Vic' and the date. This set was in use until 1949 and has been re-verified many times with gold plugs on the bases visible. Box restored, weights in original condition