Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 3rd July 2024

Lot 243

λ A ROSEWOOD STICK BAROMETER

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £403

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Description

λ A ROSEWOOD STICK BAROMETER

BY THOMAS HARRIS, LONDON, C.1820-40

with an ivory thermometer and vernier scale inscribed 'Thos Harris Opticians to the Royal Family, Opposite the British Museum, LONDON', with a bone adjuster and turned reservoir cover

91.8cm high

*This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate.