Antiques - PLUMB IRON SPHERE CONSTRUCTION. INCOMPLETE

Plumb iron sphere construction. Incomplete

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$ 106.00


 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
First half of XX Century
 Material:
Iron
 Measures:
[Height x Width]  1.97 x 1.97 inc.
 Weight:
14.50 oz
 Conservation:
Good

Ref.: O.G1.M.INS.HER.PLO.CON.C.3164.Plomada

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Description:
- Plumb bob from the first half of the 20th century without a nut and, therefore, incomplete.
- The weight is 5 cm high, 5 cm in diameter and weighs 411 gr.
- The Weight is made entirely of iron, has the shape of a sphere and has grooves all over its body. Very curious and rare.
- The quality of the casting and the execution of the Weight is good.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that 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 Weight has several knocks and scratches, both on the edges and edges, as well as on the faces.
- There is a very good and beautiful patina all over the plumb bob, as well as traces of paint.
- The quality of the cast iron and the execution of the plumb bob is very good.
- 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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