Instrumental Cone Plummet. Iron. Without nut.

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 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
First half of XX Century
 Material:
Iron and brass
 Measures:
[Height x Width]  2.64 x 1.38 inc.
 Weight:
5.11 oz
 Conservation:
Good

Ref.: O.G1.M.INS.HER.PLO.INS.C.2907.Plomada

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Description:
- Incomplete instrumental plumb bob from the first half of the 20th century, with a solid iron weight and without preserving the nut.
- The body of the weight is cone-shaped, 6.7 cm. long, cm. in diameter and 145 gr. in weight, with threaded head.
- Brass threaded head in the shape of a small cylinder.
- Thread of small size and diameter, with thread and small pitch.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information about the place where it was made, the manufacturer"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, with almost no knocks or scratches, and a beautiful patina has been preserved.
- The quality of the cast iron and the execution of the plumb bob is very good.
- The Plumb bob shows wear typical of its 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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