English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 3rd July 2007

Lot 401

An early 19th century mahogany stick barometer

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1500

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Description

An early 19th century mahogany stick barometer, the silvered dial inscribed 'THOS JONES, 62. Charing Cross.' with vernier scale, the body with turned bone adjuster to a silvered thermometer and a turned well cover, 37.5in (95cm) h. Thomas Jones of Charing Cross, was apprenticed to Jesse Ramsden in 1789 and was in his own business by 1806. He was instrument maker to the Duke of Clarence. He was at 62 Charing Cross 1816-1850 and died in 1852.