Antiques - BRASS HOLLOW PLUMB BOB. IRON TIP. (T)

Brass hollow plumb bob. Iron tip.

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$ 37.10


 Author:
Unknown
 Period:
Second half of XX Century
 Material:
Brass
 Measures:
[Height x Width]  3.39 x 1.46 inc.
 Weight:
4.13 oz
 Conservation:
Very good

Ref.: O.G1.C.INS.HER.PLO.CON.CC.3433.Plomada

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Description:
- Plumb bob from the second half of the 20th century, 8,6 cm. high, 3,7 cm. diameter and a weight of 117 gr.
- The brass weight has a threaded head. The body of the Pesa has a cylindrical and conical shape, with the apex of the cone made of iron.
- The thread is large in size and diameter, with a small thread and pitch.
- The plumb bob is hollow, unused, and the lead body has yet to be filled with lead.
- The body of the plumb-bob has two turned grooves of subtle depth along the body, creating a harmonious overall effect.
- 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.

Conservation 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 on the faces.
- Both the quality of the casting and the workmanship of the weight are good.
- The Plumb bob shows wear typical 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.



3433 - Brass hollow plumb bob. Iron tip.