Lot 852
A George III inlaid mahogany stick barometer.A. Bizzanelo, circa 1790, the named silvered plate...
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Lot 852
A George III inlaid mahogany stick barometer.A. Bizzanelo, circa 1790, the named silvered plate...
Lot 852
Lot Description
A George III inlaid mahogany stick barometer.
A. Bizzanelo, circa 1790, the named silvered plate centered by an exposed main tube flanked by an ethanol Fahrenheit thermometer, and a scale reading from 27 to 31 inches of pressure with remarks, beside vernier, the whole behind crossbanded and boxwood-strung glazed door, the conforming trunk with architectural broken pediment over turned cistern cover, 38.5", (97.5cm) high.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Small dint to top of scale. Tight crack to cistern cover. Mercury is 'threaded', barometer has never had an adjusting knob beneath to lock tube for transit.
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