07-14-201207-14-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2605BBoston
July 14, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
554

Tagliabue, Torre & Co. Satinwood-inlaid Mahogany Stick Barometer

Sell one like this
$444$375
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2605BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Tagliabue, Torre & Co. Satinwood-inlaid Mahogany Stick Barometer, Holborn, London, early 19th century, the urn-form finial and broken pediment over a glazed door, enclosing a signed silvered dial numbered "294," with single scale alcohol thermometer and sliding vernier with scale of 27-31, the case with exposed tube and turned cistern cover, ht. 38 in.
Estimate $400-600

Break to alcohol thermometer. Loss to veneer on bottom of door frame. Cistern cover possibly replaced. Loss to wood surrounding finial screw. Cracks and chips to broken pediment.

Keywords

Tagliabue Torre & Co., London