Chinese nesting cup weights?

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  1. F&C

    F&C Well-Known Member

    Hello I've heard these were made to weigh coins for some reason and also that the "China" mark without "Made In" dates to circa pre-1920s. Any improvement on this? Does anyone know what the character means in the centre portions? ITs the same on each one so not units of weight $_57 - 2021-07-08T132523.394.jpg $_57 - 2021-07-08T132410.105.jpg $_57 - 2021-07-08T132139.315.jpg $_57 - 2021-07-08T132123.267.jpg
     
    F&C, Jul 8, 2021
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  2. JayBee

    JayBee Well-Known Member

    福 character, meaning blessing(s) / good fortune.
     
    JayBee, Jul 8, 2021
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  3. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    These are ash trays. My grandmother had the same set. 50s or earlier for the CHINA mark to my knowlege.
     
    verybrad, Jul 8, 2021
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  4. F&C

    F&C Well-Known Member

    Sorry to be the sceptic but why do you need 5 nesting ashtrays to carry around in a handy container, thanks
     
    F&C, Jul 8, 2021
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    in bygone times.....every seat at the table...had it's own little ash tray..

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    komokwa, Jul 8, 2021
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  6. F&C

    F&C Well-Known Member

    I see, thank you
     
    F&C, Jul 8, 2021
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  7. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    verybrad, Jul 9, 2021
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