Description:
- Plumb bob construction of the Second Half of the XX Century, with walnut.
- The body of the weight is hollow. It has a ring at the equator of the dial, which gives it a great aesthetic appeal.
- It has a spherical shape, is manufactured by turning and has a threaded head.
- The thread is large in size and diameter, with a medium thread and pitch.
- The nut is original from the plumb bob, made of wood, it is preserved intact and in very good condition.
- It is a very curious and rare nut. It has hand-carved decorations all over the 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, with almost no knocks or scratches, it is practically unused.
- The quality of the casting and the execution of the weight is good.
- A nice patina is preserved throughout the Plumb Bob.
- The nut has small scratches, due to use.
- The plumb bob shows the wear and tear of it
Comments:
- Measurements and 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 exposition of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
3604 - Plumb bob construction. Carved walnut.