11-03-200711-04-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2384Boston
November 3, 2007 03:00 PMCalender
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Mahogany and Burl Veneer Stick Barometer

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$705$600
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2384Location: BostonDate / Time: November 04, 2007 11:00AM

Description:

Mahogany and Burl Veneer Stick Barometer, Adie & Son, Edinburgh, Scotland, mid-19th century, the barometer and thermometer with engraved ivory register plates signed "Adie & Son Opticians, Prince Street Edinburgh", the barometer plate with a double vernier, and adjustable turnscrew to mark readings for "10 A.M. Yesterday and 10 A.M. Today", ht. 37 in.
Estimate $600-800

Keywords

Son Opticians, Scotland