{"product_id":"balanza-de-colgar-tradicional-con-dos-platos-53-cm","title":"Traditional hanging scale with two pans – 53 cm","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHanging scale with two suspended pans – 53 × 55 cm\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA traditional scale that recalls how goods were weighed in the past\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ehanging scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece closely associated with the old ways of weighing merchandise, food, and other products before the arrival of modern scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts structure consists of a \u003cstrong\u003ehorizontal scale beam\u003c\/strong\u003e, a central suspension point, and \u003cstrong\u003etwo hemispherical metal bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e, attached by chains. The set measures \u003cstrong\u003e53 × 16 × H 55 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the golden metal finish and the simplicity of a mechanism based on one of the oldest principles of measurement—achieving balance between two sides—stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it should be understood primarily as a \u003cstrong\u003edecorative element and collector's item\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its interest lies precisely in preserving the appearance of those instruments with which previous generations performed a task as daily as weighing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat was the original function of a scale like this?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-pan scales were used to \u003cstrong\u003ecompare the weight of an object or merchandise with a known weight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe operation was simple to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat one wanted to weigh was placed in one of the bowls. In the other, weights of known values were added until the scale's beam was balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen both sides reached equilibrium, the sum of the weights used allowed the approximate weight of the goods to be known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a completely mechanical system. It did not require electricity, screens, batteries, or electronic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA daily tool for commerce\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a long time, correctly weighing merchandise was essential in markets, shops, warehouses, and numerous trades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducts sold by weight needed some system that would allow quantities to be established. Beam and pan scales were one of the solutions used to make that comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrains, dry foods, and numerous goods could be weighed using systems based on balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece retains precisely the characteristic configuration of a \u003cstrong\u003esuspended scale with two bowls\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its ends are the points from which the chains start. These hold the two metal bowls intended to receive the load and the weights used during measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalance as a measurement system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interesting thing about these scales is the ease with which one can see how they work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horizontal beam acts around a central point. By placing different loads on its ends, the scale tilts toward the side with the greater weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding or removing weights from the opposite side was the way to restore the equilibrium position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat movement made the weight something visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was no figure appearing automatically. It was necessary to have the corresponding weights, place them, and observe the movement of the beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, this scale is also a good example of how many traditional instruments solved daily problems through relatively simple mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo bowls suspended by chains\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most attractive elements of the set are its \u003cstrong\u003etwo pans or bowls with a rounded profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are bowl-shaped and feature a golden, reflective metallic surface. Each bowl is suspended by several chains that converge at the point of attachment to the beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis construction allowed the bowls to hang freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chains are an essential part of the traditional image of this type of scale and provide notable decorative interest today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the piece is suspended, the two bowls hang separately beneath the horizontal beam, making its original operation understandable at a mere glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA scale designed to be hung\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike scales that rested on a base or counter, this piece belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003ehanging scale\u003c\/strong\u003e type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the central area, it has the element designed to suspend the whole assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beam is attached from that point, while the two bowls hang from its ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design allows almost the entire piece to rely on a single central point, leaving the mechanism free to react to existing weight differences between the two sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts construction also makes it particularly striking when presented suspended as decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom measuring instrument to memory of another era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it is not necessary to use a piece like this to know the weight of a product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital scales allow a measurement to be obtained in seconds and with a precision that has completely transformed this daily task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecisely for this reason, preserving a traditional scale has a different meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece becomes \u003cstrong\u003ea material memory of how things were weighed in the past\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not just a decorative object with an attractive aesthetic. Its structure allows one to understand a procedure that, for generations, was part of trade and numerous daily activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beam, the chains, and the bowls continue to visually explain what it was conceived for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA decorative piece with an easily recognizable story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently recommend this scale as a \u003cstrong\u003edecorative element and collector's piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially for spaces where you want to introduce objects related to old shops, markets, trades, or traditional ways of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be very interesting in a rustic kitchen, a pantry, a wine cellar, a shop decorated with traditional objects, or a country house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be part of a collection of old measuring instruments, alongside weights, scales, weight sets, and other objects related to trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts golden metallic finish also provides a visual effect very different from that of the usual dark iron pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA decoration that preserves the memory of its function\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are old objects whose original utility is difficult to interpret when observed out of context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a scale, the opposite happens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when it is no longer used for weighing, its shape remains recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two opposing bowls suspended from the ends of the beam immediately evoke the idea of \u003cstrong\u003eweight, measurement, and balance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is why it is especially appropriate for those looking for decoration that is not merely ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a piece capable of decorating and, at the same time, remembering how a daily activity that we take for granted today was performed in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan it be used to weigh nowadays?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it retains its mechanical configuration, we present and recommend it \u003cstrong\u003eas a decorative and collector's piece\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not have information that allows us to certify its calibration, precision, or suitability for current commercial measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts value today lies in preserving it as a \u003cstrong\u003etestimony to ancient weighing systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing in a very graphic way how the balance between two bowls was used to compare weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e53 × 16 × H 55 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dimensions give it a considerable presence once suspended. The 53 cm width allows for a clear separation between the two bowls, while the drop of the chains gives the set an approximate total height of 55 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eType: hanging scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSystem: two-bowl suspended scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eStructure: horizontal beam with central suspension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eTwo hemispherical metal bowls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eBowls suspended by chains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eMetallic finish in golden hue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eOriginal operation based on weight comparison and balance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eRecommended current use: decoration and collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eTheme: ancient measuring and trading instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eMeasurements: \u003cstrong\u003e53 × 16 × H 55 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of scale is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong\u003ehanging scale with two bowls suspended by chains\u003c\/strong\u003e and a central beam that allowed for comparing the weight placed at both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow were these scales originally used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, the merchandise to be weighed was placed on one side and \u003cstrong\u003eweights of a known value on the other\u003c\/strong\u003e. The goal was to achieve balance between both ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat could they be used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-pan scale systems were used to weigh different types of merchandise and products in commercial and domestic activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does it have two bowls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its operation is based on comparison. One bowl could hold the merchandise and the other the weights used as a reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the chains for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chains allow the bowls to be suspended from the ends of the beam and are part of the scale's system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it still be used for weighing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend it \u003cstrong\u003eas a decorative and collector's piece\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its calibration and precision for current measurements are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does this piece represent today?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an interesting \u003cstrong\u003ememory of old weighing systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, when knowing the weight of merchandise meant physically comparing two loads until reaching balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can it be used as decoration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can look especially good in rustic kitchens, country houses, cellars, pantries, establishments with a traditional aesthetic, or collections dedicated to old trades and utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are its measurements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale measures \u003cstrong\u003e53 × 16 × H 55 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eFree shipping to the Spanish peninsula and Portugal, islands excluded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Cositas Antiguas S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53962040148315,"sku":"A-233.10","price":64.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0235\/1133\/4989\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-09-03at09.53.44_1.jpg?v=1788424129","url":"https:\/\/www.cositasantiguas.es\/en\/products\/balanza-de-colgar-tradicional-con-dos-platos-53-cm","provider":"Cositas Antiguas – La Guadaña, Anticuarios Online en Jerez , vender antigüedades, muebles antiguos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}