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Description: | Two cast lead alloy artefacts - probably plumb bob's of unknown date (Roman, Medieval or post medieval). Both bob are similar - probably being cast in the same mould. Each is broadly circular in plan and conical in section terminating in a rounded bulbous cast knop at the base. The upper edge has two slight projections in line with a prominent casting seem which divides the upper edge evenly. It is from this edge that a drawn iron loop extends - this is poorly preserved and heavily corroded. The bob is a mid white colour with a well preserved surface patina. Both of these examples have a Roman feel to the shape and patina - but the style survives for a long time.Plump Bob 1 measures:16.6mm length, 19.0mm wide, is 17.1mm thick and weighs 10.47 gramsPlump Bob 2 measures:22.0mm length, 18.6mm wide, is 19.2mm thick and weighs 9.86 grams | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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