Plumb bob of truncated cone constructio 17th century

Description: PLUMB DATA. SPANISHTitle/Object:plumb bob construction Use: Construction.Guy: conical trunkEpoch: Second Half S.XVIIMaker: A stranger.Material:Bronze and wood.Conservation: Good.Measures:High:7.5cm.Diameter: 4.1 cm.Weight: 533 gr.Description:- Plumb Construction of the second half of the 17th century, with a solid bronze weight and without nut.- The Body of the Weight has a frustoconical shape, 7.5 cm. high and 4.1 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.- Throughout the body it has several deep grooves turned.- 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, but very small, bumps and scratches.- The quality of the casting of the bronze, and of the execution of the Plumb Line, is very good.- It has been decided not to remove the remains of lime mortar, because, being highly integrated into the Weight, it would spoil the very special and unique patina it has.- 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 wear: Construction.type: Conical trunkPeriod: Second half of XVIIth centurymanufacturer:Unknown.Material: Bronze and wood.preservation:Good.measurements: Height: 7.5 cm. Diameter: 4.1 cm.Weight: 533 gr.Description:- Plumb bob Construction from the second half of the 17th century, with a solid bronze weight and without a nut.- The body of the weight is truncated cone-shaped, 7.5 cm. high and 4.1 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.- There are several deep grooves along the body.- The bronze has a very good composition, retaining a natural luster.- 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.Preservation and damage:- The plumb bob is in a good state of preservation, although the weight has many, but very minor knocks and scratches.- The quality of the bronze casting and the execution of the plumb bob is very good.- It has been decided not to remove the remains of the lime mortar because, as they are very well integrated into the Pesa, they would spoil its special and unique patina.- The plumb bob shows the wear and tear 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 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.

Price: 1399.19 USD

Location: San Juan de Alicante

End Time: 2024-03-09T04:33:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 16.13 USD