Description:
- Plumb-bob construction of the First Half of the XIXth century without nut and, therefore, incomplete.
- The Weight is cone-shaped and measures 13,1 cm in height, cm in diameter and weighs 591 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.
Preservation and damage:
- The plumb bob is in a good state of preservation, although the plumb bob has several knocks and scratches, both on the edges and on the faces.
- There is a very good and beautiful patina all over the plumb bob.
- The quality of the cast iron and the execution of the plumb bob is very good.
- 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 description of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
3111 - Plumb bob Incomplete construction. 19Th Century....