Roman Steelyard Balance

1st-4th century AD. A bronze set of scales with square section bar; suspension hook to the top; two hooks below for weights and weighing pan; sliding weight in the shape of an acorn. 40 grams, 12.5cm

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze steelyard with square-section shank, graduated scale, two hooks and a chain with hook. 165 grams, 24.7cm (9 3/4"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve

Two circa 1st to 2nd Century bronze Roman steelyard balance (statera) and weights. Counterpoises bust, possibly portraying an emperor, depicted wearing a wreath, suspended from a beam of rectangular c

Three Roman Style Steelyard Balances and a Balance Scaleage unknown, all bronze, each steelyard balance with a moveable weight on its arm; the balance scale with two pans suspended from the arms by mo

**Originally Listed At $400** Roman, late Republic to early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A steelyard scale made from several cast-bronze component. The balance beam has two

Ancient Roman Bronze Steelyard Scale c.1st-2nd century. size 9 5/8 inches length. Fine Bronze Steelyard balance scale with three hooks. cf. Nigel Mills Celtic+Roman Artifacts R384. Condition: Perfect.

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A weight for use on a steelyard (statera) balance, made of cast bronze around an iron and lead core, in the form of a snarling lion. A hook for suspe

**Originally Listed At $200** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A steelyard (statera) balance consisting of a rectangular beam with conical terminals, a hanging chain ending in a larg

**Originally Listed At $200** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A steelyard (statera) balance consisting of a rectangular beam, several hanging hooks, and a fragmentary chain. The fac

The steelyard balance weight is of domed form, the sides inscribed with poetry calligraphy, the top bridge-shaped handle tied with knot. Includes wooden box. Height: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm) Diameter: 4 1/4

Circa 1900s. This type of traditional Chinese balance scale is often been referred to as "Opium" scale, or in all Chinese pharmacies for weighing Chinese herbs and medicines, or were used in the Chine

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze steelyard weight of a bearded head with suspension loop above. 39 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian busi

Rare Late 19th c. Wood and Brass Scale, also functioned as a cane, probably used by a merchant, with incised weight delineations on the wooden shaft, the counterweight is slid along the shaft to deter

12th-15th century AD. An iron steelyard comprising: square-section arm with biconvex knop finial, two lateral gnomons and swivelling hooks, poppy-head finial with openwork cross, suspension ring with

1st-5th century AD. A conical weight or plumb bob with shaft and suspension loop. 259 grams, 72mm (2 3/4"). Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher; previously with a Surrey, UK, dealer; formerly in a

Steelyard Balance Farm Scale Old Bazaar Style Window Planter Brass Pot Pot is 3 1/8 x 6 1/16 inches in diameter; overall dimensions approximately 17 3/8 x 10 7/8 inches.

1st-4th century A.D. A group of various weights comprising three biconical steelyard weights each with the remains of the iron loop, a barrel-shaped weight with five dots to one end, and a tabular-sha

Antique Steelyard Balance Beam Hanging Scale, this lot features a rusted scale with pear weight, the entire scale is measured at 3 x 25 inches

Six Antique Balance Scalesto include: a small brass steelyard balance set into a black marble base (4-3/4 in. high); a delicate silver tone balance scale (9 in.); small brass steelyard with conforming

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A bronze Roman steelyard weight depicting the Roman god Mercury and cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. Dressed in a breast plate with a thi

**Originally Listed At $200** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An elegant bronze Roman steelyard weight depicting the bust of a woman cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process. Dra

A fantastic Roman bronze steelyard weight in the form of a female head, c. 4th Century AD, with well modeled features, her hair styled in waves to a coiled plait at the nape of her neck. A nice exampl

Ancient ROMAN BRONZE BALANCE SCALE c. 1st Century BC-Early 4th Century AD.Composed of a central bronze beam with knife shaped fulcrum and two hanging pans attached with ancient chains. Despite its uti

**First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A petite bronze steelyard beam with a trio of suspended hooks on one side and a teardrop-shaped weight on the other. The we