A fine 18th century English mahogany stick barometer by the notable London firm of Nairne and Blunt. The simple bonnet top with brass cased locking window encloses an engraved and silvered plate in untouched condition. The mercury filled tube exposed in case drops blindly into the figured mahogany throat, flanked by delicately carved scrolls and ending in a round reserve with a domed mahogany cistern cover. Adjustment knob to the bottom. In somewhat working condition, filled tube, adjustable column. Expertly conserved, ready to hang in any fine interior. Do your research, Nairne and Blunt, London. Nairne a most impressive individual. Nairne was born in Sandwich. He was apprenticed to the optician Matthew Loft. In 1741 and established his own business at 20 Cornhill. In London after Loft’s death in 1748. In 1774 he took his apprentice Thomas Blunt. Into partnership, a relationship that lasted until 1793 when Blunt opened his own shop at 22 Cornhill. Im happy to answer any questions and easy to work with. Its actively for sale in multiple locations! The item “Fine English Regency Period Mahogany Stick Barometer By Nairne and Blunt, London” is in sale since Thursday, June 02, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “uphillantiquefarm” and is located in New Preston Marble Dale, Connecticut. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.
- Maker: Nairne and Blunt
- Original/Reproduction: Original
