Description:
- Incomplete plumb bob for Construction of the First Half of the 20th Century, with a solid bronze weight, threaded head, and without conserving the nut.
- The body of the weight is cone-shaped, 7.3 cm. high and 7.3 cm. in diameter.
- The thread is of medium size and diameter, with a medium thread and pitch.
- The head is made of bronze with cylindrical shape and finished in the upper part with a nut, in order to facilitate the tightening of the head.
- The plumb bob has a magnificent patina with subtle coppery highlights.
- The quality of the bronze casting, and the execution of the plumb bob, is good.
- No distinctive markings, marks or contrasts have 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.
Preservation and damage:
- The plumb bob is in a good state of preservation, although the weight has several knocks and scratches, both on the edges and edges, as well as on the faces.
- The cast iron of the weight has no imperfections.
- The Plumb bob shows wear typical of it's age.
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 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.
3067 - Plumb bob Incomplete construction. Bronze. S.XX....