Antique Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 12th September 2006

Lot 476

A Victorian carved oak 'Gothic' stick barometer

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £450

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Description

A Victorian carved oak 'Gothic' stick barometer, the ivory dial inscribed 'G.H & C Gowland, Sunderland', with vernier scales above turned adjusters, the stem with a thermometer, 43.25in (110cm) h. Banfield states; C H & C Cowland, Sunderland, 1865-85 and C Gowland, 1851.