Lot 955
An early 19th century inlaid mahogany wheel barometer with timepieceAdamson & Co., London,...
Monday 25 November 2013 | 09:30 | Lots: 801
Lot 955
An early 19th century inlaid mahogany wheel barometer with timepieceAdamson & Co., London,...
Lot 955
Lot Description
An early 19th century inlaid mahogany wheel barometer with timepiece
Adamson & Co., London, circa 1820
Having a 10-inch main dial reading from 28 to 31 inches with remarks, engraved sunburst to centre, within brass bezel and convex glazing, the ebony and boxwood-strung trunk with swan-neck pediment and urn finial over ethanol Fahrenheit thermometer with engraved silvered scale, timepiece with white-enamelled convex dial and spade hands, and a spirit level with silvered backing engraved "Adamson & Co London", 44.5", (113cm) high.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Missing adjusting knob. Possibility that pediment is later - no file marks to swan neck. Tight dark crack to top of trunk. Otherwise good.
Please login to request a condition report or ask more questions.
Own a similar item?
Request a Valuation
Get started
Receive alerts about
similar lots
Get Started
Upcoming Lots
Telephone Bid
Bid
Newsletter Signup
Keyword Alerts
Would you like to receive personalised keyword alerts when new catalogues go live. If so, please indicate these below
Set a password to save your keyword alerts
Passwords are a minimum of 8 characters and must include an upper case letter, a lower case letter, a number and a special character.
Newsletter
