PLUMB DATA. SPANISH
Title/Object:Construction plumb S.XVII
Use: Construction.
Guy: Cylindrical
Epoch: Second Half S.XVII
Maker: A stranger.
Material:Bronze
Conservation: Good.
Measures:High:8cm.
Diameter: 4.9 cm.
Weight: 690 gr.
Description:
- Plumb Construction of the second half of the 17th century, with a solid bronze weight and without preserving the nut.
- The Body of the Weight has a cylindrical shape, 8 cm. high and 4.9 cm. in diameter, with fixed head.
- Due to its characteristics it could be earlier, but we are more inclined towards the second half of the 17th century. It is a rare and high quality plumb bob.
- Along the body it has several superimposed rings, which gives it a great aesthetic appeal.
- Bronze has a very good composition, preserving a natural shine.
- No distinctive, brand or contrast has been located, which can provide data from the site where it was manufactured, manufacturer data, as well as other data.
- Probably the Plumb is made in southern Europe.
Conservation and damage:
- The plumb bob is in good condition, the weight having many bumps and scratches due to its use.
- The quality of the casting of the bronze, and of the execution of the Plumb is somewhat coarse and without much attention to detail, but it is good.
- Very good and beautiful patina is preserved throughout the Plumb Line.
- The Plumb Line presents the typical wear of its time.
Comments:
- Both the Measurements and the Weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The color tones in the photos are not the same as the actual color tones.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition thereof.
- The data provided here are unverified personal opinions.
DATA PLUMB BOB. ENGLISH.
Title/Object: Construction plumb bob 17th century
wear: Construction.
type: Cylindrical
Period: Second half of XVIIth century
manufacturer:Unknown.
Material: Bronze
preservation:Good.
measurements: Height: 8 cm.
Diameter: 4.9 cm.
Weight: 690 gr.
Description:
- Plumb bob Construction of the Second Half of the XVIIth century, with solid bronze weight and without conserving the nut.
- The body of the weight is cylindrical, 8 cm. high and 4.9 cm. in diameter, with a fixed head.
- Due to its characteristics it could be earlier, but we are more inclined towards the second half of the 17th century. It is a rare and high quality plumb bob.
- Along the body it has several superimposed rings, which gives it a great aesthetic appeal.
- The bronze has a very good composition, retaining a natural luster.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on 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 many knocks and scratches due to use.
- The quality of the bronze casting and the execution of the plumb bob is somewhat coarse and without much attention to detail, but it is good.
- There is a very good and nice skate 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 colors 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.