01-14-201601-14-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
January 14, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Admiral Fitzroy's Mercury Barometer

Sell one like this
$215$175
Auction: Discovery - 2873MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: January 14, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Admiral Fitzroy's Mercury Barometer, 19th century, ash case with printed paper dial, dual dials flanking the mercury glass tube reading in part Rise For, and Fall For each with brass verniers, wood thermometer plague and elevation tube below, ht. 41 in.

Note: Barometers containing mercury cannot be shipped and must be picked up at the gallery.
Estimate $250-350

small loss to upper portion of paper dial, thermometer is working but the barometer is not. The small atmosphere tube is empty and was likely drained due to a crack in the tube, covered by electrical tape


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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