This is a rare Joseph Somalvico (London), probably 19th century, mahogany with inlaid stick barometer being offered for restoration. The mercury has been professionally removed, the glass is intact, the silvered brass plate shows wear from time, has a manually adjustable vernier, an exposed barometer tube with a turned wood round cover, the inlay work will need to be repaired in several areas, it measures about 38 inches and comes in an antique wood box, see pictures for better details. Joseph Somalvico is one of the finest of the Italian immigrant barometer makers, whose dynasty continued to flourish well into the 20th Century. The item “Antique Rare Mahogany Stick Barometer Joseph Somalvico London with wood box” is in sale since Saturday, June 20, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “royalpierre11″ and is located in Boise, Idaho. This item can be shipped to United States.
