1877 Wood Engraving Weigh House Alkmaar Holland Architecture Historic Image XGF1

This is a small original 1877 black and white wood engraving of the Weigh House in Alkmaar, Holland.

The Alkmaar Weigh House is one of the few remaining weigh houses still in use. These public buildings were generally built prior to 1800, and were utilized in the weighing of goods in order to determine the tax levy to be implemented, thus they were often erected in or near town centers. Between 1550 and 1690, those accused of witchcraft were brought to weigh houses and subjected to a "witch test." If the person was found to be lighter than a set weight they were determined to be a witch. These houses were common in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands.

CONDITION

This 134+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso of this engraving. Please note there is some letter press imprinting visible on this engraving.

• Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 2.75 x 4 inches; 7 x 10 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Historic Landmarks, Waterfront Architecture, Coastal Towns, Alkamaar

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