Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Cox Marine Stick Barometer, Devonport, England, mahogany case with hinged dial door opening to reveal the engraved bone scale and thermometer, plaque above reads "Cox/Optician/Devonport," thin waist and brass cistern cover, ht. 37 1/2 in.
Note: Barometers containing mercury cannot be shipped and must be picked up in the gallery.
Estimate $500-700
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Devonport, United KingdomJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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