Description:
- Construction plumb bob from the first half of the 21st century, with a hollow bronze weight.
- The bronze weight has a threaded head. The body of the weight is pear-shaped, 9.6 cm. high and 5.5 cm. in diameter.
- Along the length of the body there are turned grooves of subtle depth.
- The original wooden plumb bob nut is preserved intact.
- The thread is large in size and diameter, with a medium thread and pitch.
- It has a ring at the equator of the dial, which gives it great aesthetic appeal.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on 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, with almost no knocks or scratches, it is practically unused.
- The plumb bob has a very good and beautiful patina throughout. The quality of the bronze casting and the execution of the plumb bob is good.
- The plumb bob shows wear typical of it
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 plumb bob for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
3475 - Construction plumb bob with nut. Modern