Iron plumb bob with nut. 18Th Century.

Description:
- Construction plumb bob from the second half of the 18th century, with a solid iron weight, fixed head and nut.
- The body of the weight is cylindrical and conical in shape, 9.2 cm. high and 3.8 cm. in diameter.
- The nut is whole, made of wood and probably later than the plumb bob.
- It is a rare plumb bob to find in this condition and complete.
- The plumb bob has several marks along the body. The iron has a very good composition, retaining a natural lustre.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found, which could provide information about the place where it was made, the maker's data, as well as other information.
- The plumb bob was probably made in southern Europe.
Preservation and damage:
- The plumb bob is in a good state of preservation, although the weight has many, but very small knocks and scratches.
- It has a very good and beautiful patina all over the plumb bob.
- The quality of the iron casting and the execution of the plumb bob is very good.
- The plumb bob shows the wear and tear of it's age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and the weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not equal to the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.