Clocks, Pocket Watches, Scientific Instruments & Tribal Art - Day 2 - 17th October 2012

Lot 763

A 19th century mahogany banjo barometer

Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £70

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Description

A 19th century mahogany banjo barometer, with a swan neck pediment and ivory mounts, to a hygrometer and thermometer above a convex mirror with ebonised reeded frame, the main 8 inch dial above a level, the dial inscribed Warranted Correct, the case with ebony and boxwood stringing, 38.5in (98cm) h.