Two wood and metal scales, India, Kerala, late 19th century
Cylindrical wooden shaft engraved with striations on the first one, inlaid with small metal nails on the second one, with handle and end in copper alloy. The handle marked with rings and finished with a bulb, engraved with an inscription on the first. The sinuous hook opposite a spiral metal rod on the first, a ring on the second.  
Length : 84,5 and 56,5 cm
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Two Portable Weighing Scales, India, Kerala, late 19th century
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Lot no. 270

Two wood and metal scales, India, Kerala, late 19th century Cylindrical wooden shaft engraved with striations on the first one, inlaid with small metal nails on the second one, with handle and end in copper alloy. The handle marked with rings and finished with a bulb, engraved with an inscription on the first. The sinuous hook opposite a spiral metal rod on the first, a ring on the second. Length : 84,5 and 56,5 cm Wear Two Portable Weighing Scales, India, Kerala, late 19th century

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Two wood and metal scales, India, Kerala, late 19th century Cylindrical wooden shaft engraved with striations on the first one, inlaid with small metal nails on the second one, with handle and end in copper alloy. The handle marked with rings and finished with a bulb, engraved with an inscription on the first. The sinuous hook opposite a spiral metal rod on the first, a ring on the second. Length : 84,5 and 56,5 cm Wear Two Portable Weighing Scales, India, Kerala, late 19th century
Sale Friday 10 March 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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