DESCRIPTION:
Barometer, English mahogany wheel barometer with mercury in glass tube, Fahrenheit thermometer, convex mirror, c1850
CONDITION:
the glass tubes and components are intact, and the mercury is in place, but professional service is needed for the instrument to read correctly. The solid wood case, with string inlay, and silvered dials all have old surfaces, and the red alcohol in the thermometer is okay. The detailed dial is unsigned. WARNING: must be hand- carried and held upright; no shipping unless mercury is removed. Ht 37.5"
ESTIMATE:
$500
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$700
PRICE SOLD:
$200
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