Description:
- Incomplete plumb bob for Construction of the First Half of the 19th century, with a solid iron weight of 11,4 cm. height 3,5 cm. diameter and a weight of 456 gr.
- The iron weight has a fixed head. The body of the weight has a cylindrical and conical shape. The quality of the casting is good, and the workmanship of the lathe-turned weight is also good.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information about the place where it was made, the manufacturer'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 some knocks and rubbing, both on the edges and on the faces.
- It has some cracks and casting faults.
- It has a very good and beautiful patina all over the plumb bob.
- The plumb bob shows wear typical of it's age.
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 description of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
2996 - Plumb bob for incomplete construction. 19Th Centur...