Sounding Lead, Dieplood with noose. The lead contains a glass tube with a brass bowl next to it, which indicates the depth by water penetrating the bottom of the tube. For this purpose, the tube has fitted a piece of lead that has been cut open in a circle and under a tap. The glass tube and tray can be covered with a semicircular iron plate. A hole is provided at the bottom of the lead for taking soil samples., John Ericsson, United States of America, c. 1836 - c. 1860, brass (alloy), iron (metal), glass, rope, leather, h 93.5 cm × w 8.5 cm × d 7.6 cm
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