Chinese "Opium" Scales (2), a type of steelyard scales, as described above in the footnote, pan diameter 67mm, with bone arm handle for balance for the counterbalance; a second example 35mm pan and with a metal arm handle with engraved Chinese characters in the pan and on the arm. Very fine and both scarce. (2) Provenance - Ex Patrick J. O'Rourke Collection. See note above.
Estimate: 100 AUD