Beam scale - wrought iron

Beam scale, also known as the Roman balance
Production period 1890
The stadera appears
Stamped in several parts as testimony of professional use.
Condition Good - This vintage/antique item may show some signs of wear such as scratches and other signs of age.
Slight wear due to age and use,
The stadera is a balance based on the lever principle, composed of a rod with a fulcrum and a sliding weight called the "roman" To weigh an object, this is hooked to one end of the rod and the "roman" is moved along the graduated rod until the balance reaches horizontal equilibrium.
Of Etruscan origin, the stadera was widely used in antiquity for weighing goods, especially those of larger size and higher prestige
Ancient starderie were often made from materials such as wrought iron or brass, and could feature decorations or symbols
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