DESCRIPTION:
J. Somalvico & Son, London, a rosewood stick barometer, the base with turned, hemispherical cistern cover, the column with mounted thermometer showing fahrenheit and centigrade scales, and the domed, bullnose molded top with signed ivory barometric scale and set indicator, the case back also with Somalvico watch paper style label
CONDITION:
in a good, old finish with some fading and minor losses, thermometer good, barometer scale glass missing, scales good, barometer cistern with leak, most of the mercury evacuated from column. Note to non U.S. bidders: the presence of ivory and rosewood in this lot will require a CITES permit for export. All permit applications, fees and arrangements required to secure an export permit will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder. The presence of mercury in this lot will require the winning bidder or a buyer's agent to pick up the item at the auction, or make arrangements to collect it from the Schmitt - Horan offices
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$900
PRICE SOLD:
$325
CIRCA: 1830
DIMENSIONS: 36.25in x 4in x 3.25in
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