IRON TIP PERICO PLUMB BOB. PEAR.

Description:
- The pericos are small plumb bobs that were carried by the master builders in their pockets.
- They were used to check the vertical, using them from a distance, and that is why they rarely had a nut.
- Even so, some pericos have a nut, which allows them to be used as a support.
- The weight is pear-shaped, 4.9 cm high, 2.4 cm in diameter and weighs 40 gr. Without nut.
- Thread of small size and diameter, with thread and small pitch.
- The body of the plumb bob has the inscription 'EP' wrapped in two circles. The other side of the body also has the inscription '00'.
- The body of the weight is made of bronze with an iron tip.
- The fact that the object has a hallmark, mark or contrast is of great importance in order to be able to identify data such as its maker, the place where it was made and other details.
- 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 small knocks and scratches.
- The plumb bob has a very good and beautiful patina throughout. The quality of execution of the plumb bob is good.
- The Plumb bob shows wear typical of it,s age.

Comments:
- Both the Measurements, as well as 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.