PLUMB DATA. SPANISH
Title/Object: Ovoid parakeet plumb bob. S.XIX
Use: parakeet
Guy: ovoid
Epoch: First half of the 19th century
Maker: A stranger.
Material: Bronze and wood
Conservation: Good.
Measures: Height: 3.9 cm.
Diameter: 2cm.
Weight: 42 gr.
Description:
- The parakeets are small plumb bobs that the master builders carried in their pockets.
- They were used to check the vertical, using them at a distance; and that is why they rarely had walnuts.
- Even so, some parakeets have a nut, which allows them to be used as a support.
- This parakeet has a fixed head, although a part of it has detached, it remains whole. It has a walnut, all made of wood, although it is not his original one.
- It has a curious termination, ovoid-shaped, with a tiny iron tip.
- 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 a very good state of conservation, having some bumps and scratches, both on the edges and on the edges.
- Very good and beautiful patina is preserved throughout the Plumb Line.
- Part of the head needs fixing.
- 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: Ovoid parakeet plumb bob. 19th C.
wear: parakeet
type: oval
Period: First half of XIX Century
manufacturer:Unknown.
Material: Bronze and wood
preservation:Good.
measurements: Height: 3.9 cm.
Diameter: 2 cm.
Weight: 42 gr.
Description:
- The parakeets are small plumb bobs that were carried by the master builders in their pockets.
- They were used to check the vertical, using them from a distance, and that is why they rarely had a nut.
- Even so, some parakeets have a nut, which allows them to be used as a support.
- This parakeet has a fixed head, although part of it is detached, it remains whole. It has a nut, all made of wood, although it is not the original one.
- It has a curious ovoid-shaped end with a very small iron tip.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has 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.
Conservation and damage:
- The plumb bob is in a very good state of preservation, with some knocks and rubbing, both on the edges and on the edges.
- A very good and beautiful patina has been preserved throughout the plumb bob.
- Part of the head is in need of repair.
- 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 and are not verified.