DESCRIPTION:
American "C. Wilder, Peterborough N.H. Woodruff's Patent June 5, 1860" round maple mercury barometer and thermometer
CONDITION:
this unusual cylindrical model retains an old finish, curved top glass, and silvered detailed indicator plate. Its reference pointer, to show the previous mercury level, has detached but is inside the top compartment. This barometer contains its column of mercury so is heavy and fragile and must be transported in a vertical position; no shipping. The shutoff valve at the base no longer functions to lock the mercury column. Ht 39"
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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