Rare form antique English round top wheel barometer signed Pensa, London circa 1830. Thermometer is placed onto the main 10 dial behind a convex glass. Nicholas Goodison, author of English Barometers 1680 – 1860, suggests this was done to show off the fine figure of the veneer. ” Measures approx [...]
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Antique 19th C. Angle Tube Barometer by L. Laffrancho, Ludlow
Rare antique 19th C. Angle tube barometer marked L. Laffrancho, Ludlow circa 1825. Mahogany case with brass register scale. Reads a bit high, otherwise good working condition. Measures 33″ tall by 21″ wide. Please disregard other instruments (not included in sale) shown in photo. Please check out our other items. And be sure to [...]
Antique 19th C. Bowfront Stick Barometer Signed Worthington & Allan
Rare & important antique bowfront stick barometer by Worthington & Allan (1822 – 1846) London. Flame mahogany case with classic Ramsden wrap around veneer. Ogee moulded pediment and ebonized urn shaped cistern cover. Finely engraved silvered brass register plates with rack and pinion operated vernier. Original offset style cistern [...]