Weighing Collection (page 6)

The Gabelle, Nantes, in 1723 (pen & ink on paper)
BIF208625 The Gabelle, Nantes, in 1723 (pen & ink on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; (add.info.: salt tax imposed in France; ); French

Santorio Santorio sitting in his Balance Machine (engraving)
KDC384119 Santorio Santorio sitting in his Balance Machine (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (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

The Dutch Banker, 1639 (engraving)
CHT185952 The Dutch Banker, 1639 (engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Dutch, out of copyright

Interior of a London Shop, late 19th century (w / c on paper)
CHT170421 Interior of a London Shop, late 19th century (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving)
1614173 Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition)

Weighing the Catch (engraving)
1616410 Weighing the Catch (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weighing the Catch)

The Misers (colour litho)
5224423 The Misers (colour litho) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Misers. Illustration for The Sunday At Home, 1889/90.); © Look and Learn

The Weighing-in Room, Hurst Park, 1924 (oil on canvas)
CH27189 The Weighing-in Room, Hurst Park, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Die Grosse Wag (litho)
6000141 Die Grosse Wag (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Grosse Wag. Illustration from Jugend)

Boy riding a black sea-bass, weighing 363 pounds (b / w photo)
5997989 Boy riding a black sea-bass, weighing 363 pounds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy riding a black sea-bass, weighing 363 pounds)

A Hurried Speculation, Warsaw, 1841 (litho)
LUB130696 A Hurried Speculation, Warsaw, 1841 (litho) by Piwarski, Jan Felix (1794-1859); 31x47 cm; Private Collection; Polish, out of copyright

Howe Scale Co.s Exhibit, Machinery Hall, Centennial International Exhibition
941020 Howe Scale Co.s Exhibit, Machinery Hall, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Ceremony of weighing the Great Mogul (engraving)
818837 Ceremony of weighing the Great Mogul (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony of weighing the Great Mogul)

Forbidding the Weighing of Gold, scene from Stories of Furius Camillus, c
875157 Forbidding the Weighing of Gold, scene from Stories of Furius Camillus, c.1545 (fresco) by Salviati Cecchino, Francesco de Rossi (1510-63); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

The Singer of Amun Nanys Funerary Papyrus, c. 1050 BC (papyrus, paint)
3525819 The Singer of Amun Nanys Funerary Papyrus, c.1050 BC (papyrus, paint) by Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period (c.1069-664 BC); 521 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Last Judgement, detail, 1860 (stained glass)
3474689 The Last Judgement, detail, 1860 (stained glass) by Clayton, John Richard (1827-1913); Church of St.Mary, Hanley Castle, Worcestershire

The Cultivation and Manufacture of Tea (engraving)
3637920 The Cultivation and Manufacture of Tea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation and Manufacture of Tea)

Scene in a German city, 14th Century (engraving)
3647365 Scene in a German city, 14th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a German city, 14th Century)

Justice (engraving)
3646424 Justice (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justice. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Balance automatique du baron Seguier, a la Monnaie de Paris (engraving)
3646095 Balance automatique du baron Seguier, a la Monnaie de Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balance automatique du baron Seguier)

Baby on Weighing Scales (chromolitho)
733144 Baby on Weighing Scales (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby on Weighing Scales.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Saints Michael and Engracia (tempera on gold ground panel)
739583 Saints Michael and Engracia (tempera on gold ground panel) by Abadia, Juan de la (fl.1493-1513); 148x98 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Weighing Swiss cheeses at an alpine dairy (chromolitho)
2783024 Weighing Swiss cheeses at an alpine dairy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weighing Swiss cheeses at an alpine dairy)

Weighing fruit in a shop in Pompeii (chromolitho)
2783017 Weighing fruit in a shop in Pompeii (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weighing fruit in a shop in Pompeii)

Modern scales (chromolitho)
2783016 Modern scales (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern scales. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Weights and measures (coloured engraving)
2800879 Weights and measures (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weights and measures)

Bank of England, Weighing Office (engraving)
582098 Bank of England, Weighing Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of England, Weighing Office. Published 1845)

Sketches at the Royal Mint, Tower Hill; the automatic weighing machines (engraving)
604148 Sketches at the Royal Mint, Tower Hill; the automatic weighing machines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Royal Mint)

Jesus commanding Matthew, the publican, to follow him
LLM339676 Jesus commanding Matthew, the publican, to follow him by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus commanding Matthew, the publican, to follow him)

Young German banker weighing Deutschmarks, from a series of promotional cards
488397 Young German banker weighing Deutschmarks, from a series of promotional cards on currencies in different countries

Bank in San Francisco, c. 1860 (coloured engraving)
PNP246280 Bank in San Francisco, c.1860 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marketing at the Five Points, New York, from Frank Leslie
AQS254890 Marketing at the Five Points, New York, from Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 8th May, 1869 (litho) by Leslie, Frank (1821-80); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

The Prince of Wales in Sweden (engraving)
1041128 The Prince of Wales in Sweden (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in Sweden)

Cotton in Egypt (engraving)
1049056 Cotton in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton in Egypt. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Fig Industry in Smyrna (engraving)
1061966 The Fig Industry in Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fig Industry in Smyrna)

Southern Afghanistan, Athletic Meeting at Hurnai, Murree Hills (engraving)
1037784 Southern Afghanistan, Athletic Meeting at Hurnai, Murree Hills (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southern Afghanistan, Athletic Meeting at Hurnai)

Notes at a Dog-Show (engraving)
1044631 Notes at a Dog-Show (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at a Dog-Show)

Sailors on Horseback, the Navy Cup at Gibraltar (engraving)
1047334 Sailors on Horseback, the Navy Cup at Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailors on Horseback, the Navy Cup at Gibraltar)

The Universities Boat-Race on the Thames, weighing the Crew (engraving)
1105602 The Universities Boat-Race on the Thames, weighing the Crew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Universities Boat-Race on the Thames)

The ceremony of weighing the Great Mogul on his birthday (engraving)
960009 The ceremony of weighing the Great Mogul on his birthday (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Truth presenting a Mirror to the Vanities of the World, c. 1630 (oil on canvas)
3057898 Truth presenting a Mirror to the Vanities of the World, c.1630 (oil on canvas) by Tournier, Nicolas (1590-1638/9); 104x84 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Vae Victis (Woe to the conquered) (chromolitho)
1094378 Vae Victis (Woe to the conquered) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vae Victis (Woe to the conquered)

Northamptonshire Grand Military Steeple-Chase (engraving)
1101129 Northamptonshire Grand Military Steeple-Chase (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northamptonshire Grand Military Steeple-Chase)

The weighing machine at the General Post Office (engraving)
614564 The weighing machine at the General Post Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The weighing machine at the General Post Office)

Ms Lat 209 fol. 6v Jupiter, detail of fruit and grain merchants, from De Sphaera
XIR125839 Ms Lat 209 fol.6v Jupiter, detail of fruit and grain merchants, from De Sphaera, c.1470 (vellum) (detail of 308309) by De Predis

Ms 3469 Historiated initial E with a representation of Nature
BMR173705 Ms 3469 Historiated initial E with a representation of Nature, from the Physics by Aristotle (384-322 BC) (pen, ink & tempera on vellum) by French School

Wool-weight (14 pounds) cast with the Stuart arms and stamped C. B, 17th century (lead)
AMQ201455 Wool-weight (14 pounds) cast with the Stuart arms and stamped C.B, 17th century (lead) by English School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

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"The Ancient Art of Weighing: From the Papyrus of Ani to Modern Times" Step back in time with the Papyrus of Ani (Book of the Dead) - The Judgement, where souls were weighed against a feather. Plate 3 from the Book of the Dead takes us on a journey through ancient Egypt's weighing rituals. Fast forward to present-day Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, and you'll find The Kino Cinema standing tall. Just like in ancient times, decisions are made here that can tip life's scales one way or another. Intrigued by the concept? Explore further into the Weighing of the Heart ceremony depicted in Egyptian mythology. Discover how one's heart was measured against Ma'at's feather for purity and truthfulness. But let's not forget about everyday weighings. Picture an elegant Art Deco Bathroom Suite where individuals meticulously measure their weight as part of their daily routine. Health-conscious folks swear by Cod Liver Oil for its numerous benefits. It seems even our ancestors knew that maintaining balance within ourselves is crucial. From an overhead view at a bustling fruit and vegetable market, we witness vendors carefully weighing produce to ensure fair transactions - a practice dating back centuries. Speaking of gold rushes, imagine Klondike Bankers eagerly assessing nuggets during Alaska's Gold Rush in 1898. Every ounce counted towards fortunes being made or lost. Even our furry friends get involved. A Chihuahua sitting calmly on scales reminds us that sometimes it takes precision measurements to keep them healthy too. Caricatures at Royal Ascot capture moments frozen in time when jockeys anxiously awaited results after races – victory or defeat hinging on mere grams. Throughout history, it has played a significant role; it is deeply ingrained in cultures worldwide. From ancient Egyptian beliefs found within The Book of the Dead to strongman Thomas Topham showcasing his incredible strength, the act has always fascinated us.