PLUMB BOB. 10 TH CENTURY. BRONZE. SMALL ACORN. PERICO

Description:
- The plumb bob is made of solid bronze, with a small ring at the top that serves as a fixed head. It is a rare and high-quality plumb bob.
- The body of the plumb bob is shaped like an acorn.
- It has a magnificent greenish patina that gives it a beautiful appearance.
- Plumb bobs are small weights that master builders carried in their pockets.
- They were used to check verticality from a distance; Therefore, they rarely had a nut.
- Some Perico’s do have a nut, allowing them to be used as a support.
- No distinctive mark, brand, or hallmark has been found that could provide information about the place of manufacture, the manufacturer, or other details.
- The Perico was probably made in southern Europe.

Conservation and Damage:
- The Perico is in very good condition.
- The Perico shows wear consistent with its age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The colors in the photos are not the same as the actual colors.
- The item for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed account of the item.
- The information provided here is based on personal, unverified opinions.
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