Weight Scale Collection

Archimedes Principle, wood engraving, published in 1880
The Archimedes principle, formulated about 2000 years ago by the Greek scholar Archimedes of Syracuse that states that a body immersed in a fluid is buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of

Chemical laboratory. 19th century (engraving)
672895 Chemical laboratory. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Caricature of General Emile Zurlinden
Vintage Caricature of General Emile Zurlinden. French Minister of War between 5 September 1898 and 17 September 1898

Justice
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing Justice, c.1502Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing Saint Eustace, c.1501

Meat market the Souk at night. Aswan, Egypt

Kitchen scale
Antique illustration of a kitchen scales with pan and dial weight measurement

Illustration of set of scales with globe on one side and weights on the other

Custom House at Yokohama
Vintage engraving showing the Custom House at Yokohama, Japan, 1861

Camillus foils Brennus
Illustration of a Camillus foils Brennus

German merchants weighing produce on scales in a busy bustling marketplace

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Woman robot weighing Santa on scale

Weighting train
Antique illustration of a train being weighted with a scale measuring system

Scale
Antique illustration of scale

Scales
Antique illustration of a Scales engraving

Scales measuring powder

Digital illustration of scales on white background

Weights on a golden weighing scale

Various types of cereals, wheat, rye, unripe spelt grain and spelt, in jute bags on rustic wood

Weighing scale at amusement park, (B&W)

Woman in underwear standing on scale, (B&W)

Woman standing on scale in studio, (B&W)

Store clerk weighing tomatoes for client (B&W)

Mother and daughter in supermarket, shop assistant weighing groceries

Weighbridge
28th June 1913: A P Bradleys Duo cycle car The Duce on a railway weighbridge, before the Cycle Car Club Hill Climb competition at South Harting Hill. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Weighing Apples
1908: Men weighing wagon loads of apples for cider-making at Henley and Sons Cider makers at Newton Abbot in Devon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Railway Porter
26th October 1907: A railway porter stands with a trolley on a platform luggage weighing scale at Marleybone station, London

Submarine Cable
19th November 1935: One of two mammoth drums, each weighing 33 1/2 tons and containing 5, 000ft of submarine cable, being lifted aboard the P&O liner Rajputana at King George V dock, London

Justice Fountain, Berne, Switzerland
Picture of the Justice Fountain taken in Berne, Switzerland

Horseracing Humour
circa 1850: Jockeys being weighed in and horses being rubbed down at a race course. Original Artist: By Rowlandson. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Historical scales, wood engravings, published in 1880
Historical scales from the 19th century (from top left to bottom right): Spring balance, Decimal balance, Steelyard, Chemical balance, Beam balance. Wood engravings, published in 1880

Large Ox
circa 1930: A Sieminthal Ox at Central Park zoo weighing 2400 lbs. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Bear Cubs
3rd May 1962: Two brown bear cubs from a litter of triplets born at Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire playing with the scales at their first weight check

Two Pounds Of Pomeranian
New York, New York: 1941. Griselda, the two year old Pomeranian, is the smallest dog in the Westminster Kennel Club Show in Madison Square Garden, weighing in at 1 pound, 12 ounces

Turkey Day Coming Up
Hollywood, California: c. 1935. Hal Roach comedienne, Patsy Kelly, (1910-1981) is getting ready to put an end to Tom the Turkey

Father And Son Go Backpacking
California: c. 1958. A father and son prepare to go backpacking by first weighing every item that goes into the pack

Woman Weighing Vegetables
United States: c. 1935. A woman shopper is weighing her vegetable purhases on a hanging scale in a grocery store

Cartoon on Prussian three class franchise system
Who weighs more. Cartoon on the Prussian three class franchise system (Dreiklassenwahlrecht) introduced in 1849 for election to the Lower House of the Prussian state parliament

Weighing scales or balance pans and lead weights
Bronze weighing scales or balance pans and lead weights, Vapheio tholos tomb, Laconia Greece. Late Helladic period II (15th c. BCE)

Weight scales, tape measure, apple and plate of salad

Bronze scales, From Ercolano
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze scales. From Herculaneum

Wall relief depicting a warehouse detail of the scales for the weighing of goods
Egyptian civilization, XVIII Dynasty, reign of Pharaoh Akhenaton (Ekhnaton), 1552-1306 b.C. - Wall relief depicting a warehouse. Detail of the scales for the weighing of goods

Three kittens on scales and another below playing

Roman civilization, relief portraying merchant weighing large sack
Roman civilization. Relief portraying a merchant weighing a large sack

Bronze steelyard, Weight represents bust of crowned young man, From Herculaneum
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze steelyard. The weight represents the bust of a crowned young man From Herculaneum

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Weight Scales: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Step into the world of weight scales, where ancient principles and modern innovations converge. Dating back to Archimedes Principle, these devices have played a pivotal role in measuring mass for centuries. In an enchanting wood engraving published in 1880, we witness the birth of this fascinating tool. Delving deeper, a caricature of General Emile Zurlinden reminds us that justice is often symbolized by balanced scales. This powerful image resonates with historical significance as it highlights the importance of fairness and equality. Traveling further back in time, an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1585 depicts a bustling butcher's shop adorned with hanging carcasses weighed meticulously on scales. Here, accuracy was paramount to ensure fair transactions between customers and merchants. A captivating wall relief transports us to a warehouse where goods are weighed using intricate scales. Every detail showcases the precision required for commerce to flourish. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves immersed in Aswan's vibrant meat market at nightfall – its lively atmosphere illuminated by flickering lights. Amidst haggling merchants and eager buyers, weight scales serve as trusted companions ensuring accurate measurements. Across continents lies Yokohama's Custom House – a hub of international trade where meticulous weighing practices were crucial for economic prosperity. The scale becomes not only a tool but also an emblem representing global exchange. Intriguingly simple yet effective kitchen scales remind us that precision extends beyond commerce into our daily lives. From baking recipes to portion control, these trusty companions aid us in maintaining balance and harmony within our own homes. An illustration captures our attention next – showcasing a set of scales bearing both globe and weights; reminding us that measurement is not limited to earthly matters alone but encompasses broader concepts such as knowledge acquisition or even moral judgment. History comes alive once more as Camillus foils Brennus in a legendary battle.