Industrial equipment - Italy - Old Stadera - Steelyard balance

Antique Working Balance Scale (Capacity 210 kg) with Original Counterweight (2.7 kg) - Iron - Italy - Mid 20th Century Fascinating and imposing Italian working balance scale (historically known as a Roman balance), dating from the mid-1900s, originally used in agricultural contexts, markets or cooperatives for weighing heavy goods, seeds or livestock. The item stands out for the extraordinary completeness and authenticity of its native, contemporaneous components, a rare factor that elevates its collecting value. The half-moon forged head features a rich and clear original stamp that certifies its history and metric legality: • Maximum capacity: Certified up to 210 kg • Minimum capacity: Registered at 15 kg on the opposite hook for lighter loads. • Counterweight (Romano): The original bell-shaped weight is present, stamped with the inscription "R. 2700 gr" (corresponding to the exact calibrated weight of 2.7 kg required for measurement). • State stamps: The double circular stamps with the Republic of Italy emblem (the star symbol) are clearly visible, impressed by metric inspectors for official periodic verifications. The graduated rod, with a total length of 104 cm, retains its stop marks well defined and clear on both sides, including the numerical marking of 100 kg. The instrument is supplied with all its suspension hooks and its original double load chains in iron. Excellent overall condition (See photos). The object presents as solid, intact and structurally sound. The iron shows its authentic original patina; it does not display deep dings or deteriorating rust. The hexagonal pins at the fulcrum are intact. The stamps and inscriptions are perfectly legible and well defined. Precise Dimensions and Weights: • Length of the rod: 104 cm • Weight of the structure (rod, hooks and chains): About 4.00 kg • Weight of the Counterweight (Romano): 2.70 kg • Total weight of the objects: About 6.70 kg. A piece of antique technical and rural heritage with strong visual impact, ideal both for collectors of measuring instruments and as a refined vintage furnishing element for taverns, rural homes or commercial establishments.

Estimate:£125.63

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