antique Chinese portable pocket balance scale
Updated August 23, 2026
This auction ended on September 2, 2026.
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| Lot number | 1003 |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | CURIOSTY AUCTION - 9/2/26 - 9AM |
| Date | September 2, 2026 at 9:45 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Dinkins Auctions |
| Location | Sumter, South Carolina |
case (frequently referred to as an opium scale or dengzi scale case), typically crafted from hardwood in a violin or paddle shape to house a small bone/ivory beam and brass pan.
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