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Antique Vintage Thailand Teak Opium Scale & Weight

$ 79.2

Availability: 58 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Condition: Used with some signs of normal wear. This is an outstanding example of an opium scale.
  • Color: Medium Wood Tone
  • Region of Origin: Thailand
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Age: Unknown
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Maker: Northern Thailand hill tribe
  • Type: Scale

    Description

    This scale was purchased by a friend (David) while living in
    Thailand in 1989 & 1990.  It is an excellent example of Northern Thailand hill tribe workmanship.  It is a complete unit with a teak case, weight (34 g), balance rod, pan (believed to be brass or copper; it's not steel) and original strings. The case cover has 3 lovely carved opium poppy seed pods.  The letter from my friend lends to the provenance of the scale.  I put a 90 g steel piece in the pan (not included in sale) so I could photograph the scale in actual use.