Description: From my plumb bob collection - Here we have an Antique Anatolian - Ottoman Turkish 'Hinged Octagonal Spear' Brass / Bronze Plumb Bob, 8.5" Long. Wolfgang Ruecker of Germany has extensively studied plumb bobs. These tools were made and used in a very large region, called the Ottoman Empire and especially in the Eastern part of Turkey, Anatolia. (Asia Minor). In Turkey plumb bobs are called, “Şakül”. The plumb bobs are routinely made out of brass or bronze but on occasion ones made out of iron are found. Ruecker and his associates identified 6 distinct shape categories that were numbered 1 through 6, and then they further separated these 6 into those that were handmade individually as opposed to those of a later date that were mass produced. Of the handmade type, as one would expect, it was the very rare exception that any two were precisely the same weight, or shape or had identical decorative motifs. These, generally speaking, are the older OTTOMAN types (17th, 18th and 19th Centuries) and he referred to these examples as TYPES 1, 2, 3 & 5.This is an example of the 'Type 1' which is characterized by the slender cigar-like shape or spear tip type plumb bob body. In addition to the “head,” “body,” and “tip” is an additional part, attached to the head by a pin, a “hinged medallion.” Many different variations of the body have been found. In addition, there are also many variations of the medallion design which makes for a very interesting collection. This example has a long 8-sided spear type body (1" dia. at widest point) and includes a hinged medallion type top to which you attach your string. The top end of the body has a nice 'stepped' architectural design. The bob is in Very good 'used tool' condition with wear from use (see pics). There are the typical nicks from use. It has a nice aged patina. The bob weighs approx. 14.5 oz. No cracks, breaks or repairs. No owner marks. **Please remember to leave Feedback. I will gladly reciprocate. :-)
Price: 129.95 USD
Location: Royersford, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-03-24T19:02:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Türkiye
