Comprising a larger metal scale in a wood fitting case, the balance scale featuring an asymmetrical design, comprising a brass pan suspended by cords from one end of a beam, housed within a finely carved wooden case for safekeeping. The beam is meticulously textured along its length to mark measurements for the load arm, while a brass counterweight is included. The versatile tool found application in gauging an array of goods traded by apothecaries and merchants, encompassing herbs, spices, and valuable metals.13.1/4 in. (33.6 cm.) long of the beam, 3.1/8 in. (7.8 cm.) diam. of the pan, 1.3/4 in. (4.4 cm.) long of the weight; a smaller metal scale also in a wood fitting case, with pan, beam, and counterweight, the front side of the case have a mark reading 'yi he mei ji', 10.1/8 in. (25.7 cm.) long of the beam, 2.5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) diam. of the pan, 1.3/8 in. (3.5 cm.) long of the weight.

Few minor nicks to the estrimities of the metal pan and weights, expected nicks to the wood cases consistent with age. Topwells attempts to catalog every lot correctly and will attempt to point out any defects, but will not be responsible or liable for the correctness of the catalog or other descriptions of the lot. We encourage you to thoroughly examine the property before bidding. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of Topwells.