Antiques - INSTRUMENTAL NICKEL-PLATED IRON PLUMB BOB

Instrumental nickel-plated iron plumb bob

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$ 63.60


 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
First half of XX Century
 Material:
Nickel-plated iron
 Measures:
[Height x Width]  3.27 x 0.83 inc.
 Weight:
4.66 oz
 Conservation:
Very good

Ref.: O.G1.M.INS.HER.PLO.INS.CC.3378.Plomada

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Description:
- Instrumental plumnb bob from the first half of the 20th century, with fixed head.
- The weight is in the shape of a cone-shaped cylinder, 8.3 cm high, 2.1 cm in diameter and 132 gr. in weight.
- The body of the weight is made of iron with a fixed and grooved head.
- Solid iron, probably made with a lathe, whose marks can be seen on the upper part of the body.
- It is very peculiar, as it is difficult to find this type of plumb bob in such good condition.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found, which could provide information about the place where it was made, the maker"s details, or any 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 plumb bob has several knocks and scratches, both on the edges and on the faces.
- The plumb bob retains a very good and beautiful patina throughout.
- The aesthetics of the plumb bob is very nice and harmonious.
- It has some casting defects along the body of the plumb bob.
- It has a chipped tip.
- The plumb bob shows wear typical of it"s age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and the weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector- 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.








 



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