Weighting Collection

The Justice, 1793 (plaster)
3497485 The Justice, 1793 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info)

Jog On, Jog On, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs
DGC452008 Jog On, Jog On, song illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs, Newly Arranged and with Accompaniments by Theo

Market Official, Ottoman period, third quarter of 18th century (w / c on paper)
UOL120675 Market Official, Ottoman period, third quarter of 18th century (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); 32x20 cm; School of Oriental and African Studies Library

The Royal Mint - Weighing Room Date: circa 1908

Olive crushing pressing Method weighting press
Olive crushing and pressing. Method of weighting the press. Great pressure realised by means of leverage. 1920, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

The Gaulish Chief Brennus Invades Rome In 390 Bc After Battle Of The Allia. Romans Attempted To Buy Their Salvation With Gold From The Book Harmsworth History Of The World Published 1908

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

Weighing bales of cotton, New Orleans 19th Century
Vintage engraving of men Weighing bales of cotton, New Orleans 19th Century

Fisherman repairing lobster pots
A fisherman repairing lobster pots. Date: circa 1930

Scales
Antique illustration of a Scales engraving

Weighting camphor. Illustration from Tractatus
" Weighting camphor. Illustration from " Tractatus de herbis", edition of " De Materia Medica" from 15th century. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. Modena

Watchful weighting. Illustration shows a beautiful young woman sitting on a board extending beyond the side of a small sailboat, providing counterweight while manning the sail. Date 1914 August 1

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"Weighting: A Journey Through Time and Trade" Step into the world of "weighting, " where history, commerce, and culture intertwine. From ancient civilizations to bustling marketplaces, the concept of weighing has played a pivotal role in human society. In The Justice, 1793 (plaster), we witness the symbolic representation of justice herself holding scales, emphasizing the importance of balance and fairness. Similarly, Butchers Shop, 1585 (oil on canvas) showcases how weights were used to ensure accurate measurements for meat trade. Music too has its own connection with weighting as seen in Jog On, Jog On - an illustration from Pan-Pipes, A Book of Old Songs. Here we find melodies harmonizing with precision as musicians weigh their notes carefully. Traveling across continents brings us to Market Official from Ottoman period (w/c on paper). This artwork captures an official meticulously measuring goods using scales – a testament to the universal need for standardized measurement systems. The Royal Mint - Weighing Room takes us behind closed doors where precious metals are weighed before being transformed into currency. Meanwhile, Custom House at Yokohama reminds us that even international trade relied heavily on accurate weight measurements. In New Orleans during the 19th century, bales of cotton were weighed diligently before being traded. The image of Fisherman repairing lobster pots highlights how even everyday tasks required careful consideration of weight distribution for optimal functionality. History reveals intriguing tales like that of Gaulish Chief Brennus Invading Rome in 390 BC after Battle Of The Allia. Romans attempted to buy their salvation with gold but had to measure its weight precisely – showcasing how valuable commodities could determine fates. Not limited to goods alone; Olive crushing pressing Method weighting press demonstrates how weights aided in extracting essential oils from olives efficiently. Scales themselves become objects worthy of admiration as they stand as symbols representing accuracy and equilibrium throughout time.