Antiques - INSTRUMENTAL IRON PLUMB BOB. S.XX (T)

Instrumental iron plumb bob. S.XX

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$ 74.20


 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
Second half of XX Century
 Material:
Iron
 Measures:
[Height x Width]  2.64 x 1.73 inc.
 Weight:
8.57 oz
 Conservation:
Good

Ref.: O.G1.C.INS.HER.PLO.INS.C.3408.Plomada

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Description:
- Instrumental plumb bob from the second 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. high and 4.4 cm. in diameter, with a threaded head.
- The thread is small in size and diameter, with a small thread and pitch.
- The head is made of iron, and is finished in the form of a nut, in order to facilitate the tightening of the head.
- A mark has been located on the body of the plumb bob: 300, which corresponds to the size of the Weight.
- The nut is also marked: "KAMAX 86".
- The plumb bob has traces of red paint on it.
- The fact that a plumb bob has some distinctive mark or contrast, different from the number of its size, is a very rare detail and of great importance for the interest of the plumb bob.
- The plumb bob was probably made in southern Europe.

Conservation and Damage:
- The plumb bob is in a good state of preservation, although the weight has several small knocks and scratches.
- The quality of the iron casting and the execution of the plumb bob is good.
- It has a worn tip, due to it- The plumb bob has the wear and tear of it

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.



3408 - Instrumental iron plumb bob. S.XX