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A lot of two antique bronze reproductions of the Grand Tour. The first is the relief head of the Gorgon Medusa and the second is the Steelyard Weight with the Bust of a Greek goddess, above the headdress there is a hole from which the item could be suspended. Both items are hollow inside. Such objects were a popular souvenir production during the Grand Tour era, the 17th to early 19th century custom of a traditional trip through Europe, with Italy as a key destination, undertaken by upper class young European men. Roman Historical Collectibles, Scales and Weights, Grand Tour Souvenirs.

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