Description:
- Complete Construction Plumb bob from the second half of the 18th century, with a solid iron weight and a fixed head.
- The body of the weight is cylindrical and conical in shape, 12 cm. high and 4 cm. in diameter.
- The nut, although broken and missing a piece, is made of wood and original from the plumb bob.
- The quality of the iron casting and the execution of the plumb bob is very good.
- It is a rare plumb bob to find in this condition and also complete with its original nut.
- 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 many, but very minor knocks and scratches.
- The plumb bob shows the wear and tear of its age.
Comments:
- Both the Measurements and the Weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- 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.
3013 - Complete iron plumb bob. 17Th Century....