Three 19th Century Hygrometers

Description:

Three 19th Century Hygrometers, London, an ivorine double scale signed at the top "Mason's Hygrometer/C.W. Dixey Optician to the Queen/3 New Bond St./London," with brass mount and lid attachment screws, a silvered dial hygrometer signed "L. Casella" with a 1 3/4-in. dia. brass table mount, and a C. Baker-signed example with box lid mounting bracket, all housed in their original fitted cases.
Estimate $200-250


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