Plumb Bob and Line
Description
A plumb bob is a weight, usually with a pointed tip on the bottom, suspended from a string and used as a vertical reference line, or plumb-line. This example has been dated to the early 1900s and engraved with ‘A. Harbord’ with a delicate pattern. There is a sharp point to the end of the bob and an acorn designed top unscrews to allow the line to be removed. The line attached is a black coated material with possible cotton line inside. Likely it was used here in the dockyard by A. Harbord.
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Object Detail
Catalogue Number
HTL.1172
Classification
Collection
Measurement Display
Height: 112mm
Width: 53mm
Depth: 55mm (2 3/16")
Width: 53mm
Depth: 55mm (2 3/16")
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