Brass hollow plumb bob. S. XX.

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 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
Second half of XX Century
 Material:
Iron
 Measures:
[Height x Width]  4.80 x 1.65 inc.
 Weight:
5.93 oz
 Conservation:
Very good

Ref.: O.G1.C.INS.HER.PLO.CON.CC.3413.Plomada

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Description:
- Plumb bob from the second half of the 20th century, hollow brass, 12,2 cm. high, 4,2 cm. diameter and a weight of 168 gr.
- The brass weight has a threaded head and tip. The body of the weight is cylindrical and conical in shape.
- The thread is large in size and diameter, with a small thread and pitch.
- The sinker is hollow, unused, and the lead body has not been filled.
- 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 is probably made in southern Europe.

Conservation and Damage:
- The plumb bob is in a good state of preservation.
- Both the quality of the casting and the execution of the weight are good. The weight is made by turning.
- A nice patina is preserved all over the plumb bob.
- The Plumb bob shows wear typical of it

Comments:
- Both the Measurements, as well as 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 description of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.



3413 - Brass hollow plumb bob. S. XX.