Many are unmarked and I believe manufacturedīy one maker and sold to different instrument makers much as internal Offered one or more different designs or versions, with some being quite Looking at all the pics will illustrate the features. There is a fuel reservoir built into the hollow The top would be removed and the wick lit so that the instrument manĬould sight in on it. Has a gimbaled collar set up so that it would hang plumb. This style plummet was hung from the roof of the mine Shaft. This is a carefully and precision made copy of a 19thĬentury plummet used for that application. Illumination so they could be sighted on in the dark confines of a mine Large plumb bobs used in mines that have a means of Nice condition.īrass Surveyor's Plumb Bob Unusual long stem Wheels that tend to jam, and can take half the day to get strung back up. This has a easy to use and hard to jam up internal Internal Reel Surveyor's Plumb Bob Unmarked, I have seen them marked and offered in both GurleyĪnd K& E catalogs as well as some others. Internal Reel Brass Plumb Bob I am not sure who the maker of this ingenious internal A good thing for the bored carpenter, or his gift giving I know this one is not Bob, but she is not marked w/ her I saw another version named Brandy recently, and was told there was a Bob as She is anatomically correct both front and back, and really does hang quite well. The conditionĢ Gurley Long Stem Plumb Bobs These are both nice, and both are marked on theīob This brass plumb bob measures over 7" long and had Scientific instrument maker John Roach and this plumbīob dates from right around the turn of the century. It is clearly stamped on the side with the Sala name and Sanįrancisco location. This large plumb bob has a great shape and form with its long neck and SF Long Neck / Wide Shoulder Brass Plumb Bob This can be polished or allowed to progress. There is some tarnish as it is beginning to develop a In the original box and looks to be unused. "Our Very Best" Plumb Bob in Case H S B stands for Hibbard, Spencer, & Bartlett CO. One has seen considerably more use w/ losses to that green finish.īoth have their wicks. One still retains nearly all of its original green lacquerįinish. E. Gurley #170 Plummet Lamps in Original Box Both are in fine condition with a minimum of The small turnip bob on the right is marked The large turnip in the middle is unmarked. It is near mint with nearly all its original finish. The left is a marked K & E / Keuffel & Esser # 6487 internal reel plumbīob. Our current offering of Antiques for sale are at our sister Website The reasons for that are discussed on the FAQ page. On other pieces you will see no price, or a price range, Span a long time and may not reflect current values. Most prices seen reflect actual sale results from this website. We Buy Quality Surveying Related AntiquesĬontact Us Note Concerning Prices Seen Below: Antique surveying related tools we have sold.
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