Mahogany Stick Barometer

Description:

Mahogany Stick Barometer, signed A. Megarey, New York, and J. Kehew, New Bedford, bone scale with sliding vernier, remains of thermometer scale, brass screw-fit cover over wood and leather cistern, ht. 37 in.
Estimate $300-500

"As found" condition, mercury removed, losses on mahogany casing, bone vernier and thermometer scale, lacking thermometer tube, old surface.

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