Sold2020Four 18/19 century Burmese OPIUM WEIGHTS LIONSFour small 19th (can be as early as 18th) century Burmese bronze opium weights with finials cast as Singha (the lion). Opium weights is a fancy name for an ancient weight system which existed in BurmaSee Sold Price
Sold2018Set of Opium WeightsA set of four 19th century opium weights shaped as Foo dogs (Chinese Guardian Lions). Made of bronze, on a wooden base (length: 19 cm), height of the weights: 3-7 cm. Flaws and mending.See Sold Price
Sold2024Antique Burmese Lion Opium Weight, 19th-20th CenturyA rare Burmese lion opium weight from the 19th to the 20th century represents a unique artifact from the Indo-Himalayan region. The piece, measuring approximately 3.5 cm by 3 cm or 1.38 inches by 1.18See Sold Price
Sold2018Group of 10 Burmese Bronze Opium Weights 19th CenturyIn the shape of ducks and lions. All with very good age wear and patina. Including some rare small weight which are always missing. Height: from 1,7 to 6 cm. Please note that this lot has a confidentiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Four Early 19th C. Burmese Leaded Bronze Opium Weights**First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. early 19th century CE. A collection of four bronze opium weights in a series of descending sizes with the largest being in the form of aSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Group of Asian Bronze ItemsAll 19th century or earlier, comprising: a Southeast Asian gilt bronze Buddha, four duck form Burmese opium weights, a Tibetan ceremonial Phurba dagger, a miniature teapot, another standing BuddhSee Sold Price
Sold2021(7 Pc) Antique Burmese Bronze FIgural Opium WeightsDESCRIPTION: A Group of seven 19th century Burmese bronze figural opium weights feature in chicken motifs, (range in size) CIRCA: 19th Cent. ORIGIN: Burma DIMENSIONS: Range: 1.5"- 2.75" CONDITION: GreSee Sold Price
Sold2022(6 Pc) Antique Burmese Bronze Figural Opium WeightsDESCRIPTION: A Group of six 19th century Burmese bronze figural opium weights feature in chicken motifs, (range in size) CIRCA: 19th Cent. ORIGIN: Burma DIMENSIONS: Range: 1.5"- 2.75" Have a similar iSee Sold Price
Sold2022FOUR 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BRONZE OPIUM WEIGHTS. Largest 11 cm x 6 cm. (4)FOUR 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BRONZE OPIUM WEIGHTS. Largest 11 cm x 6 cm. (4)See Sold Price
Sold20214 Thai Opium WeightsFour 20th century cast Bronze Thai opium weights. Figural bronze birds with custom Lucite stands. Oxidation and surface wear. Up to 6" high. ESTIMATE $200-400See Sold Price
Sold2023ASSEMBLED SET OF SIX BURMESE BRONZE OPIUM WEIGHTS 19th Century Heights from 1" to 3.5".ASSEMBLED SET OF SIX BURMESE BRONZE OPIUM WEIGHTS19th CenturyIn the forms of auspicious hintha birds. One non-matching.Heights from 1" to 3.5". Provenance:The Collection of Gloria and Joe Kurilecz.See Sold Price
Sold202319th C. Burmese Opium Weights Zoomorphs (9)**Originally Listed At $500** Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th century CE. A set of 9 cast leaded-brass and bronze weights in the form of stylized zoomorphic creatures standing atop bases. MoSee Sold Price
Sold20162 Fine Antique Burmese Bronze Opium WeightsBurma; ca. 19th century or earlier. The first, a large and heavy example of a hamsa-form weight. Finely modeled, deep patina and wear. The second is a smaller duck-form example with octagonal base. AlSee Sold Price
Sold202319th C. Burmese Bronze Opium Weights, Zoomorphs**Originally Listed At $300** Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th century CE. A collection of 5 bronze scale weights in the form of stylized zoomorphic creatures standing atop bases- 3 birds andSee Sold Price
Sold2022A group of Thai and Burmese bronze opium weightsCirca 18th/19th Century Comprising seven patinated bronze, figural opium weights, 7 pieces Larger: 4.75" H x 3.5" W x 2.5" D; Smaller: 1.875" H x 1.25" W x 1.25" DSee Sold Price
Sold201616th C. Burmese Bronze Opium Weight - Hintha BirdBurma, ca. 16th to 17th centuries CE. This is a bronze weight, commonly known now as an "opium weight", but which in reality would have been used on scales for weighing many items, including metals, oSee Sold Price
Sold2023Antique Southeast Asian Small Bronze Figures (14)Group of fourteen (14) small antique bronze figures, probably Thai or Burmese (Myanmar), 19th century, opium or paper weights, modeled as birds. [Largest: 2 1/4" H].See Sold Price
Sold2023Antique Southeast Asian Small Bronze Figures (14)Group of fourteen (14) small antique bronze figures, probably Thai or Burmese (Myanmar), 19th century, opium or paper weights, modeled as birds. [Largest: 2 1/8" H].See Sold Price
Sold202319th C. Burmese Bronze Opium Scale Weight Frog FormSoutheast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hefty cast leaded-bronze weight in the form of a frog with a loop handle / projection arching over its body. Animal-shaped weightsSee Sold Price
Sold20225 Burmese Bronze Mythologic Beast Opium WeightsA Set 5 Burmese Bronze Mythological Beast Form Opium weights from the 19th century. Graduated sizes , wear from use , largest 2.5: T , smallest 1.0 “ TSee Sold Price
Sold2024A GROUP OF EIGHTEEN MIXED METAL OPIUM WEIGHTSA GROUP OF EIGHTEEN MIXED METAL OPIUM WEIGHTS Burma, late 18th to early 20th century. Cast in the form of stylized zoomorphic creatures standing atop bases, including six lions and twelve mandarin ducSee Sold Price
Sold2018Group of Seven Burmese Bronze WeightsBurma, c. 19th century; A charming group of seven market weights, also known as opium weights, in the form of mainly Hamsa birds. Tallest: 2" (5.1cm). Standard shipping to the continental United StateSee Sold Price
Sold2024Burmese Empire Royal Animal Weight: 79 Gram Bird. Used in 17th 18th century as weights for opium andBurmese Empire Royal Animal Weight: 79 Gram Bird. Used in 17th 18th century as weights for opium and precious metals. Also used as currency. Cupriferous Alloy.?See Sold Price
Oct 04Ma San AuctionA GROUP OF BURMESE BRONZE OPIUM WEIGHTS, 19TH CENTURY. In the form of Hintha Duck, Chinthe, elephant£50
Oct 02The Buddha GalleryBurmese opium or chicken weights- TWENTY TWO plus 2 elephant weights (24 total!!)$450
Oct 06Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books1852 Confessions of an English Opium Eater de Quincey Alcohol & Drug Addiction$1(1 bid)
Oct 04Ma San AuctionA GROUP OF CHINESE CARVED SOAPSTONE SEALS, 20TH CENTURY. Each of tall square form surmounted by£50
Oct 17Galerie Zacke A SET OF FORTY-FOUR GOLD REPOUSSE PLAQUES, ACHAEMENID EMPIRE, PERSIA, 7TH-5TH CENTURY BC€24,000
Oct 02The Buddha Gallery12/13thC Pagan Burma Buddha with attendants- Stone- Authentic, museum quality$1,500
3 days LeftBehrooz Judaica. A pair of bronze Shabbat lampsA pair of four-branched candlesticks for bronze Shabbat,$1,500
Oct 04Curated AuctionsPAUL DE LAMERIE: AN IMPORTANT PAIR OF STERLING SILVER SAUCE BOATS, C. 1737£9,500
1 day LeftDawsons AuctioneersA set of eight "Mid Century Vintage" conical beakers, London 1952 makers mark unidentified, each£240
5 days LeftFontaine's Auction GalleryAttr. Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Set of Four Bronze Sconces$3,000
6 days LeftHammersite A Pair of Rare Gothic Style Bronze Shabbat Candlesticks, Europe, 16th/17th Century$260