S 146 C. 1850 Large Chinese D'otchin Scale in a Fish Shaped Case
This is a Large C. 1850 Chinese D'otchin Scale in a Fish Shaped Case. The scale has a bone beam and oval weight. A brass slide acts as a hasp-lock. Their is an inlaid inscription on the outside of the case which I believe is translated “Four Fengs Official Measure” The beam is 30 cm long and the pan is 8.5 cm in diameter. The weight is 86 grams. The case measures 38.5 cm long x 10.8 cm wide. The scale is in outstanding condition for the age.
This is a Large C. 1850 Chinese D'otchin Scale in a Fish Shaped Case. The scale has a bone beam and oval weight. A brass slide acts as a hasp-lock. Their is an inlaid inscription on the outside of the case which I believe is translated “Four Fengs Official Measure” The beam is 30 cm long and the pan is 8.5 cm in diameter. The weight is 86 grams. The case measures 38.5 cm long x 10.8 cm wide. The scale is in outstanding condition for the age.
This is a Large C. 1850 Chinese D'otchin Scale in a Fish Shaped Case. The scale has a bone beam and oval weight. A brass slide acts as a hasp-lock. Their is an inlaid inscription on the outside of the case which I believe is translated “Four Fengs Official Measure” The beam is 30 cm long and the pan is 8.5 cm in diameter. The weight is 86 grams. The case measures 38.5 cm long x 10.8 cm wide. The scale is in outstanding condition for the age.