English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 13th March 2007

Lot 454

A mahogany stick barometer

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A mahogany stick barometer, the arched brass dial inscribed 'Pr Main, Tempest College, Edinburgh,' with vernier scale, with applied leaf carved decoration, 36in (91.4cm) h. A Peter Martin w.1788 is mentioned in Clifton, G. Dictionary of British Scientific Instruments Makers.