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Two cast octagonal lead sounding weights

細節
Two cast octagonal lead sounding weights
with rope holes, the larger -- 43.5cm.
(2)
注意事項
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.

拍品專文

It is presumed that the larger weight is for the Leymuiden whilst the smaller at 27cm. would have been more practical for use of a ship's boat, taking soundings in unknown waters before the larger vessel could proceed.