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On Hold Asian Dotchin Opium Scale Hand Carved with Elephant Decor

Asian Balancing Dotchin Opium Scale Hand Carved with Elephant Decor

• Description: Scale has bronze/brass beams attached to the two weighing pans in which the opium was placed and the hanging weight would weigh; Specific weight items were placed on the opposite of scale for the exact amount to be addressed; hand-carved raised designs, teak wood with an elephant on each side
• Length: 8 1/2 in
• Width: 4 in
• Depth: 1 ¾ in
• Material: Wood, Metal
• Country: Asia, unk exact
• Circa: Acquired 1930; Early 19th Century, Early to Mid Century; Unknown exact date
• CONDITION: For its age, in very good condition. The metal from the scale is in very good shape, the pans are smooth with nice patina. Appears to be some sort of glue, possibly tree sap on the inside of bottom (see picture).

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    • Age group Kids
    • Gender Unisex
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