Central Cluster


PY cane
1930s, Dia. 78 mm

Unsigned
1930s, Dia. 68 mm

Unsigned
1930s, Dia. 78 mm

Unsigned
1930s, Dia. 82 mm

Unsigned
1970s, Dia. 71 mm

These weights could be regarded as "concentric" or "spoke" designs but the cluster of central canes (a small version of the closepack design) is a particular feature. As with the main Closepack weights, these clusters have a variation of surrounding garland - or, as in the first example at Row 1, Col 1, no true cluster garland at all. The final example (Row 2, Col 3) has a slightly yellowed dome suggesting the 1940s period, but UV tests show it to be 1970s.


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