1750 WS Jones London Ships Stick Barometer. Thermometer and barometer glass are missing. Small glass remnant remains in base. Cracks in screw on base cap. Body is nice shape with what looks to be original finish. A few chips have been set back in place. Brass scales are nice shape and signed WS Jones. Barometer brass strip missing screws. Door hinges and lock are tight. William and Samuel Jones practiced in the Holborn Hill area of London from about 1787, when their father John died and left them the business, until about 1805, and later in the High Holborn area. They were very technically accomplished, William in his younger years having worked for both Benjamin Martin and George Adams. The item “George III Period mahogany Ships stick barometer by W & S Jones, London Ca. 1750″ is in sale since Thursday, November 19, 2015. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “eyesprize2″ and is located in San Francisco, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Maker: W&S Jones London
