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I.112 Plumb level
Maker: unknown
Date:17th cent.
Materials:brass
Dimensions:length 160 mm
Current inventory:3690
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Plumb level composed of two smooth, flat legs resting on feet. The legs are joined by a folding rod, graduated from 0° to 90°. From the perforated vertex hung a plumb bob, now missing. This type of instrument was widely used for leveling operations in building construction.

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