Lot 817
A late Victorian carved oak stick barometerHill, BirminghamThe break-arched and...
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | 10:00 | Lots: 579
Lot 817
A late Victorian carved oak stick barometerHill, BirminghamThe break-arched and...
Lot 817
Lot Description
A late Victorian carved oak stick barometer
Hill, Birmingham
The break-arched and flowerhead-carved pediment over ivory two-piece canted dial inscribed “HILL No.17 GEORGE ST PARADE BIRMINGHAM”, reading from 27 to 31 inches of pressure, with twin verniers for 9 A.M. Yesterday and Today flanking partially exposed main tube, the caddy-moulded trunk with ivory knobs, carved capital and scrolls over mercury thermometer reading from 30 to 100 Fahrenheit and 0 to 30 Celsius, the cistern cover with carved flowerhead, scrolls and pokerwork, 42”, (107cm) high.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Ivory scales are discoloured, minor crack to ivory roof panel. Thermometer glass has slipped slightly (frame loose). Trunk has losses to pediment (arch and back corner).
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