Beam scale - Wood - Old Roman scale
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Wooden Roman steelyard balance dating to the 19th century (c. 1800–1850), in antique style from Italy, in good used condition with minor signs of aging, 30 cm wide by 3 cm deep and 3 cm high, and in working order.
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Antique wooden Roman balance – 19th century – Traditional weighing instrument
Description
Old Roman balance scale with a wooden beam, complete and authentic, dating from the 19th century.
This traditional weighing instrument operated on the lever principle, with a movable counterweight and graduations engraved directly into the wood.
The scale shows a beautiful patina of use, evidence of its prolonged use. The incised marks (crosses, lines, and symbols) correspond to the different weighing points, according to the local units of the time.
Objects that are both functional at their origin and now highly sought after for decoration, especially in collections of antique tools or for rustic, industrial, or curiosity cabinet atmospheres.
Features
Type: Roman balance / steelyard
Period: 19th century
Origin: Western Europe (probably France or Belgium).
Materials: wood, metal
Graduation: markers engraved manually
Condition: old, with signs of use consistent with its age.
Mechanical operation without springs or modern mechanisms.
Remark
Sold in its original condition, without restoration, to preserve its authenticity and historical patina.
Antique wooden Roman balance – 19th century – Traditional weighing instrument
Description
Old Roman balance scale with a wooden beam, complete and authentic, dating from the 19th century.
This traditional weighing instrument operated on the lever principle, with a movable counterweight and graduations engraved directly into the wood.
The scale shows a beautiful patina of use, evidence of its prolonged use. The incised marks (crosses, lines, and symbols) correspond to the different weighing points, according to the local units of the time.
Objects that are both functional at their origin and now highly sought after for decoration, especially in collections of antique tools or for rustic, industrial, or curiosity cabinet atmospheres.
Features
Type: Roman balance / steelyard
Period: 19th century
Origin: Western Europe (probably France or Belgium).
Materials: wood, metal
Graduation: markers engraved manually
Condition: old, with signs of use consistent with its age.
Mechanical operation without springs or modern mechanisms.
Remark
Sold in its original condition, without restoration, to preserve its authenticity and historical patina.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Old Roman scale
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
3 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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