DESCRIPTION:
Admiral Fitzroy, "Improved Torricelli Barometer", English, in an oak case with carved top and carved bone stations for bone knobs for indicator hands. The enamel backing the barometer and above thermometer gives full details on use of the instrument and below that is a storm glass.
CONDITION:
the case is in excellent condition with the finish rubbed down. The enamel is in excellent condition. There is a large air bubble in the mercury tube and there is no liquid left in the storm glass.
ESTIMATE:
$800
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$700
CIRCA: 1880
DIMENSIONS: 47in x 14in x 4in
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