Classical-style Rosewood Mercury Stick Barometer

Description:

Classical-style Rosewood Mercury Stick Barometer, unmarked, 19th century, button topped-shaped case with bone scale above the concentric ring-turned case, brass gimbal, and thermometer in throat, terminating in the brass cistern, ht. 38 in.

Note: Barometers containing mercury cannot be shipped and must be picked up in the gallery.
Estimate $300-500

refinished case, with professional restoration to the head/top area back, lacking adjusting knob


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