INFORMATION FROM FELLOW COLLECTORS

            If you have any information or questions, please let me know. Thanks        Email to plumbbobwolf@t-online.de

In 2007 I published the WOLF'S PATENT NEWS 2007-31 about patented LEAD and MERCURY filled plumb bobs, especially STARRETT and PERFECTION.

From the collection of Wolf Ruecker

A single PERFECTION with wooden case from Dale Riedesel, Idaho

Ed Leigan from Olympia WA USA wrote me:"I'am sending along information concerning PERFECTION plumb bobs. These were advertised in TOWER & LYON catalogs and were offered in 5 sizes. All came in fitted wood cases and were available in BRASS and POLISHED NICKEL.. Third plumb bob from left is polished nickel and the only I've ever seen. I required 6 years to assemble this complete set. ....  I know most collectors are familar with these plumb bobs but not sure how many complete sets are out there. Thought this might be of interest to fellow collectors."

Ed, thanks for this feedback 

Click her for larger image.                            From the collection of Ed Leigan

FYI: page of the TOWER & LYON 1904 catalogue. For a larger image click here. Coll. WR

Click on the marked line to get the complete patent US787896 CONVERSE from 1905 

Click on the marked line and you will get the
WOLF'S PATENT NEWS 2007-31 "Mercury and lead filled plumb bobs"

PATENT NEWS 2007 complete with summeryClick on the marked line to see all 50 issues of the 2007 Patent News  (be patient, 50 MB need some time to load)                       

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