Beam scale - Cast iron - ancient Roman balance
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Ancient forged-iron balance scale from Spain, dating to 1850–1900, with a 42 cm graduated bar, three suspension hooks and a sliding counterweight, weighing about 2 kg and in good used condition in working order.
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Ancient Roman iron balance scale, handcrafted using traditional fabrication, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Traditional weighing piece with a 42 cm graduated bar, three iron hooks, and a sliding cylindrical counterweight.
Characteristics:
- Material: iron.
- Bar length: 42 cm.
- Approximate weight of the set: 2 kg.
- Sliding counterweight system.
- Three suspension and weighing hooks.
- Unknown origin and manufacturer.
Condition:
It displays an antique patina, superficial rust, and signs of wear typical of its age. It retains its main elements and the counterweight slides along the graduated bar.
Its weighing accuracy is unknown. Its functioning with calibrated weights has not been tested.
An interesting collectible piece, rustic decoration, and ethnographic heritage, representative of the old weighing systems used in shops and rural environments.
It is delivered in the condition shown in the photographs. It will be carefully packaged for shipment.
Ancient Roman iron balance scale, handcrafted using traditional fabrication, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Traditional weighing piece with a 42 cm graduated bar, three iron hooks, and a sliding cylindrical counterweight.
Characteristics:
- Material: iron.
- Bar length: 42 cm.
- Approximate weight of the set: 2 kg.
- Sliding counterweight system.
- Three suspension and weighing hooks.
- Unknown origin and manufacturer.
Condition:
It displays an antique patina, superficial rust, and signs of wear typical of its age. It retains its main elements and the counterweight slides along the graduated bar.
Its weighing accuracy is unknown. Its functioning with calibrated weights has not been tested.
An interesting collectible piece, rustic decoration, and ethnographic heritage, representative of the old weighing systems used in shops and rural environments.
It is delivered in the condition shown in the photographs. It will be carefully packaged for shipment.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
2 kg
Iron type
Cast iron
Title additional information
ancient Roman balance
No. of items
1
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Iron
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
2 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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