Antique Furniture - 14th March 2006

Lot 432

A William IV mahogany banjo shape barometer

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £380

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Description

A William IV mahogany banjo shape barometer, with ebonised and boxwood stringing, having silvered dials, a convex mirror, a 10in. main dial, a turned bone adjuster, the level inscribed 'D.LUVATTE, PRESTON, Warranted,' 43.25in (109.8cm) h. A Dominic Luvate was working during the second quarter of the 19th century at 43 and 27 Friargate, Preston.