Can anyone identify what this is?

Hi, this item was in my father’s possessions- I can’t figure out what it is or how old it might be. Does anyone have any ideas?

 

https://frenchgardenhouse.com/item_9410/Antique-Apothecarys-Set-of-Bronze-Nesting-Weights.htm

From that site:
Antique Apothecary's Set of Bronze Nesting Weights with shaped hinge and handle, and four Troy weights in different sizes fitted to form one weight. The Troy weights were originate in Troyes, France. This little nest has fine details and a beautiful patina. An apothecary was a medical professional who made and sold medicines to physicians and patients. {Their herbal medications and investigations were the basis of modern chemistry and pharmacology.}

The nested cup weights were designed to make the transport of weights, essential for most trade transactions, more convenient. The idea dates back to Romand times, and was used for apothecary weighing, as well as that of tobacco sales, which at first was thought of as medicinal. Beautiful patina, not polished, as found in Europe.

 

Here's a google image search:

https://tinyurl.com/y5k2mrz5

 

Thanks - Looks like exactly the same one is on the first link to the rubylane website - that is described as A set of Continental apothecary's bronze nesting weights, 19th. century. Not stamped or marked. Purchased here in Switzerland. Most probably a Nuremberg set.

 

@Nic2021 , I don't want to rain on your parade, but I would advise you to look at how perfectly antique nesting weights are finished (for a precise weight), and compare those to the edges on your weights.

During the 1960s and 70s many repro apothecary nesting weights were made in Greece. It is possible they were made elsewhere too.