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British Era Indian Princely State Iron Weight Pair – Antique Merchant Bhaant Set, Approx. 100 Years Old, 435 Grams Each, Traditional Trade Measuring Weight
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British Era Indian Princely State Iron Weight Pair – Antique Merchant Bhaant Set, Approx. 100 Years Old, 435 Grams Each, Traditional Trade Measuring Weight.
These are a rare pair of antique iron weighing bhaant used during the British India period in a princely state market system. Each weight measures approximately 3 inches and weighs around 435 grams, making the combined weight nearly 870 grams. The pieces feature embossed markings and aged patina from long-term usage. Such traditional merchant weights were commonly used by traders, grain dealers, and local shopkeepers before standardized modern weighing systems became widespread.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Indian princely states and regional markets relied heavily on locally manufactured iron and brass bhaant for commercial transactions. Before the nationwide adoption of metric measurements, merchants used these durable weights for measuring grains, spices, jaggery, metals, and household goods in bazaars and mandis. Many princely states issued or approved their own weighing standards, often marked with symbols, numerals, or inspection punches to maintain trading authenticity.
These antique weights reflect the transitional period between traditional Indian trade practices and the standardized British colonial measurement system. Their hand-cast construction, thick circular form, and naturally aged surface make them highly collectible today among antique tool collectors, numismatic enthusiasts, and historians of Indian commerce. Original merchant bhaant in matching pairs are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially with visible period markings and untouched antique condition.
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