Chinese Antique Opium Scale with Weights and Case

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By Aspire Auctions

Aug 25, 2023 - Sep 9, 2023

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• Lot Description
  Late 19th to early 20th century compact brass opium scale with a hinged T-bar that supports a pair of shallow scale cups with thin string. The scale is able to collapse and fit inside of the hand-carved wooden carrying case that itself has a hinged lid that swivels open to reveal the interior cavity. The abstract shape of the case features a C-shaped lower body and a flat base, and the top of the lid is decorated with a trio of poppy flowers in low relief. Together with set of 5 weights in mythical beast form. View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com

  Condition

  Good, sporadic wear and some losses to case commensurate with age and use.