Antiques - LARGE SIZE BRONZE PLUMB BOB. INCOMPLETE. S.XX.

Large size bronze plumb bob. Incomplete. S.XX.

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$ 318.00


 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
First half of XX Century
 Material:
Bronze
 Measures:
[Height x Width]  3.70 x 2.01 inc.
 Weight:
37.39 oz
 Conservation:
Good

Ref.: A.G2.M.INS.HER.PLO.CON.CC.3161.Plomada

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Description:
- Plumb bob incomplete construction of the First Half of the XXth century, without Nut, with a Weight of 9,4 cm of height, 5,1 cm of diameter and a weight of 1060 gr.
- Thread of large size and diameter, with medium thread and pitch.
- The body is in the shape of a cylinder and a cone. It is made of solid bronze, and has two large fluted bands, plus a small one on the head.
- The quality of execution of the plumb bob is very good, both the casting and the turning of the yellow bronze weight, all with very good finishes.
- The plumb bob was probably made in southern Europe.
Preservation and damage:
- Very good and nice period patina is preserved throughout the Plumb bob.
- The plumb bob is in a good state of preservation, with many, but very minor knocks and scratches.
- The plumb bob shows wear and tear 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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