Accession No

2725

Brief Description

opium scales, 18th C

Origin

Maker

Class

balances

Earliest Date

1700

Latest Date

1800

Inscription Date

Material

ivory; metal (brass); wood (cane and one other); rope (cord)

Dimensions

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

Description Notes

Ivory beam engraved with 3 scales of dots; 3 corresponding suspension points. Circular brass pan with suspension cords. Single shaped weight (not original) with ring bearing. ‘Violin’-shaped and fitted case with pivoted top and cane sliding ring for fastening. Case warped.

Condition good; complete.

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