Magnificent Precision Balance BOCH. Germany, 1900. In good condition.

Magnificent Precision Balance manufactured by the German company Boch around 1900. It is in good condition. Balance in silvered metal perfectly protected by the wooden box with four sides of clear glass, made to measure for the device. As can be seen from the photographs, it has two side doors with horizontal sliding, which allows quick access to the interior, while the front and rear doors have vertical guillotine sliding and can be completely removed. The scale is basically composed of two plates located on both sides of the central bar, which ends in a brass structure, with black and silver accessories. On the upper part we find a series of silver and bronze weights necessary to carry out the measurement. By means of an elaborate system of weights and counterweights it is possible to weigh as accurately as possible what is desired. Selecting the desired amount on the small indicator wheel, located on one of the sides of this fantastic scale, will put into operation its elaborate mechanism to achieve the most correct result possible. The red wheel is in perfect condition, with perfectly defined divisions and numbers. If 1 mgrm is selected, it lowers the weight by 1 mgrm. Depending on the weight selected, the device combines the microweights to obtain the required section with the highest precision. This is a completely original piece, with all the finishes in very good condition. The scale is in perfect aesthetic and working condition, it looks like a real museum piece! No part is missing and it has all the original springs and in good condition, which makes it a splendid piece.It must be taken into account that since the beginning of mankind, man has always looked for a way to measure and weigh goods, in order to carry out a fair barter as far as the distribution of food is concerned. When we talk about weight, the first thing we think of is a scale. The first things were weighed by means of the Roman balance or the one with equal arms, based on a system of weights, with the problem of these being misplaced. These types of scales are the simplest, based on a system of balance between arms. There is a varied typology of antique scales, although in many cases, due to their incessant use, they do not arrive complete to our hands. As time goes by, and accuracy in terms of weight becomes more and more necessary, more accurate scales are made with all kinds of formats according to the needs, such as this example of incredible precision.A real museum piece! Perfect for decorating your home or office...Measurements: 51 x 43,5 cm.