Model of a Sounding Lead, anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1858 scale model Model of a low -plated, black painted, incomplete. It consists of a ball attached to a round rod. This rod hangs on a double line with two arms, which must be attached to the perpendicular; The arms fall as soon as the weight of the lead is lifted when it touches the ground. The poor have hooks that let go something as soon as they fall; According to Obreen's description, the ball was repelled as soon as the bottom was reached. At the bottom of the rod is a hole for taking soil samples. Probably the ball that formed the weight.
Model of a Sounding Lead, anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1858 scale model Model of a low -plated, black painted, incomplete. It consists of a ball attached to a round rod. This rod hangs on a double line with two arms, which must be attached to the perpendicular; The arms fall as soon as the weight of the lead is lifted when it touches the ground. The poor have hooks that let go something as soon as they fall; According to Obreen's description, the ball was repelled as soon as the bottom was reached. At the bottom of the rod is a hole for taking soil samples. Probably the ball that formed the weight. United States of America wood (plant material). brass (alloy). rope. paint (coating)
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