Description:
- Instrumental plumb bob from the first half of the 20th century, with a solid bronze weight and without preserving the nut.
- The body of the weight is cone-shaped, 9.2 cm. long, 3.8 cm. in diameter and weighs 907 gr., with a threaded head.
- Both the body of the weight and the head are made of bronze, while the tips are made of iron.
- The thread is small in size and diameter, with a medium thread and pitch.
- 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, with many, but very minor knocks and scratches.
- There is a very good and beautiful patina throughout the plumb bob. The quality of the bronze casting 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 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.
3278 - Instrumental Plumb bob. Iron and bronze....