Each mechanical scale tells the story of an era, a profession, a know-how. These instruments, witnesses of technological evolution, symbolize an era where precision and craftsmanship went hand in hand. Today, although they have lost their functional role in the face of electronics, they fascinate with their timeless aesthetics and historical value.
A brief history of mechanical scales: a thousand-year-old tool
Postal scale
Appearing in ancient times, mechanical scales met a universal need: to measure accurately. Made of sturdy materials such as brass or iron, they combined solidity and meticulousness. With the arrival of electronic scales in the 20th century, these instruments lost their main function, but their timeless charm continues to captivate history and craftsmanship enthusiasts.
Types of antique scales: between tradition and innovation
Equal-arm scales: the timeless pioneers
These models, based on the lever principle, are based on remarkable simplicity. A balanced beam and weights carefully added until equilibrium was reached were enough to guarantee impressive precision.
Fun Fact: Archimedes is said to have used similar scales to calculate the density of metals with legendary precision.
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