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George III period dial barometer by L Donegan & Co., London
George III period dial barometer by L Donegan & Co., London
This early dial barometer is beautifully made, with the short shoulders below the cornice and the wide, graceful curve of the case next to the thermometer box that mark it as Georgian. The four inlays are of the fan style rather than the later shell...
19th Century mahogany ship's barometer by Spencer, Browning & Co., London
19th Century mahogany ship's barometer by Spencer, Browning & Co., London
Spencer, Browning & Co. is one of the most recognized names in the 19th century production of instruments in general, and barometers in particular. This is a good and clean example, probably made for use by the Royal Navy or merchant marine. The case...
George III Period mahogany stick barometer by W & S Jones, London
George III Period mahogany stick barometer by W & S Jones, London
This is a fine example of a late Georgian stick barometer by a noted London maker. The sweeping scroll cornice, long register plate, stepped cistern cover, and lack of a thermometer point to a date of just around 1800, supported by the fine and simpl...
19th century Dutch inlaid walnut contra-barometer signed J. Stoppani & Zoon, Amsterdam
19th century Dutch inlaid walnut contra-barometer signed J. Stoppani & Zoon, Amsterdam
Spectacular 19th century Dutch inlaid walnut contra-barometer, so named for one of its two mercury systems which uses a U-shaped tube with mercury and colored oil, essentially an expanded scale for easier reading of small movements. Contra-barometers...
Early English Regency Period mahogany stick barometer by William Harris & Co., London.
Early English Regency Period mahogany stick barometer by William Harris & Co., London.
The nicely made case uses flame mahogany veneer and ebony trim, and the glazed door has the original working lock and a restored key. The register plates and thermometer plate are engraved and silvered brass. The Fahrenheit mercury thermometer is a r...
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