The modus operandi used by the idol and antique runners is to order consignments of fakes.

My life is ruined because of you!

At Constantinople, the cantaro, or quintal, contains 44 okes, or 100 rottoli; and the cantaro weighs about 123¾ lbs. avoirdupois, the oke 2lbs. 13 oz., and the rottolo 19⁴⁄₅ oz., and the chequee 11¼ oz. avoirdupois.

that mighty Princesse did complaine / Of grieuous mischiefes, which a wicked Fay / Had wrought ….