Fine Books & Manuscripts, including The Ronald K. Siegel Collection
Thu, Jun 1, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 161
A group of 26 (mostly) Akan or Ashanti opium goldweights. [...
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A group of 26 (mostly) Akan or Ashanti opium goldweights. [Africa?, ca. 1850s]. Bronze or brass (despite the name, these aren?t gold) weights of smaller animal-themed (crocodile, elephant, snake, turtle, etc.) or tablet weights. Sizes approximately 95 x 28 mm and smaller. Some general wear, tarnishing.
