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Ten spheres: weighting only twice and try to find the heaviest one, France 1900.
$2,991.61
£2,234.42
€2,500
CA$4,121.48
A$4,491.69
CHF 2,378.55
MX$53,949.96
NOK 30,112.91
SEK 27,685.86
DKK 19,045.67
About the Item
The ball weight riddle. There are 10 painted wood balls available, same circumference, all of them, numbered from 0 to 9, 9 of which have the same weight and only one weight more than the others. The heaviest one must be identified by having only one two-pane scale available and being able to perform only two weightings. France circa 1900.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917141106382
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