"Timby's Patent" Rosewood Stick Barometer

Description:

"Timby's Patent" Rosewood Stick Barometer, "Alex'r Marsh Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, Worcester, Mass.," late 19th century, the upper barometric pressure scale printed on paper with maker's name and patent date of "Nov. 3rd, 1857," the lower thermometer of engraved silvered metal, in a rosewood case with applied ripple molding on the bottom, the back of the barometer with a remnant of the original printed instructions, refinished surface, ht. 38 3/4, wd. 3 in.
Estimate $600-800


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