Description:
- Complete construction plumb bob from the first half of the 19th century; solid iron weight with a fixed head. The body is cylindrical-conical in shape. It features a brass top block (measuring 2.2 cm high, 3.6 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep) shaped like a rectangular prism, fitted with a replacement cord. The top block is modern.
- The head is a small sphere, drilled through from side to side, with an additional hole at the top.
- The tip is made of iron, forming an integral part of the plumb bob's body.
- The quality of workmanship is very high, regarding both the casting and the turning of the iron weight.
- No identifying marks, stamps, or hallmarks have been found on the weight.
Conservation and Damage:
- Despite its age, this plumb bob is in perfect condition, having been stored in a well-protected location.
- The top block does not date from the same period as the plumb bob; it is modern.
- The plumb bob shows wear consistent with it's age.
Comments:
- Dimensions and weight are approximate.
- Colors in the photos may differ slightly from the actual colors.
- The object shown is the one corresponding to the photos. The description is not an exhaustive account of the item. - The information provided here consists of unverified personal opinions.
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5521 - IRON PLUMB BOB. 19TH CENTURY. WITH A MODERN CAP....