BRONZE PERICO PLUMB BOB. S.XX

Description:
- The pericos are small plumb bobs that were carried by the master builders in their pockets.
- They were used to check the vertical, using them from a distance, and that is why they rarely had a nut.
- Even so, some perico plumb bobs are fitted with a nut, which allows them to be used as a support.
- Perico plumb bob from the first half of the 20th century, solid bronze, 6,4 cm. high, 2,7 cm. in diameter and weighing 146 gr.
- With a very nice appearance, the weight is made by turning.
- It has a threaded head, with the opening at the equator of the plumb bob.
- The thread is large in size and diameter, with a large thread and pitch.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker,s details, or any other information.
- The plumb bob was probably made in southern Europe.

Conservation and Damage:
- The plumb bob is in a very good state of preservation, with some knocks and rubbing, both on the edges and on the edges.
- The plumb bob has a very good and beautiful patina throughout.
- The Plumb bob shows wear typical 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 description of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.