Near Eastern Cased Apothecary Scale

Circa 1880s, silver appearance throughout, the set to include a balance scale, a handled measure; a spoon, a pestle, and a lidded container of thirty-two (32) small coin-like silver weights. One weight carries the Islamic year 1299, which corresponds to 1881-1882. Presented in a velvet lined case (1-1/2 x 6 x 3 in.).

Private Collection of an Antiquarian, Charlotte, North Carolina

Very good estate condition throughout.