Boxed Islamic Scales and Weights, Likely Persian, 19th Century

The lacquered wooden case painted with allover avian and floral motifs; the compartmentalized interior with two sets of brass scales and ten conforming weights.

Box exterior is 2 x 10 x 6 in.

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

Crazing to box; wear throughout consistent with age and use; the pans for the larger scales need to be re-strung; the top's latch does not close; overall good estate condition.