Two Old Plumb Bobs with Wound String brown and white plate Both elegant and very solid

Both elegant and very solid and sturdy

surely bringing good luck

or to smash a piñata

If you don't love him just by looking at him

This snuff box I believe dates to the 1820s or so

Two Old Plumb Bobs with Wound String brown and white plate Both elegant and very solidIt is actually the dowel with tip that sold me on this; I love brass and steel plumb bobs or all shapes and sizes, but even more I love the wound string and long point at the end of this wooden dowel, which would allow it to draw a plumb line as well. Useful in the studio or in the tool box for sure, but equally just beautiful things. Steel plumb bob: 4 7 8" l. Dowel: 8 5 8" l. Surface wear as evident but overall good condition.