sign in

Lot 190
A 19th Century mercury wheel barometer and thermometer with painted dial, dry/damp indicator, f, mirror and spirit level to the base, contained in an inlaid mahogany case ILLUSTRATED

There are 2 chips to the dial at the edge of the face near "Much Rain". There is a chip to the wood either side of the mirror. A clasp is missing from the damp indicator which has been repaired but is not working as the needle is missing.

From Scientific Instruments in the Clocks, Watches and Timepieces section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 8th of June 2011