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ANTIQUE #SA1002691

W Johnson, London Impressive Mercury Barometer

£550    $736    €629
?A very impressive early Victorian period mercury wheel barometer. A larger proportioned mahogany case with choice flame veneers. A carved pediment and applied carved case detailing. The original set knob below the dial. A very well engraved thermometer scale with a large bore original mercury thermometer and convex glass. A lovely pair of decorative dial hand indicators. A well engraved main dial signed ''W Johnson 34 Hatton Garden Lane''. An engraved crest to the dial centre marked ''Providentia et Labore'' Circa 1845.
 
W Johnson of Hatton Garden, London is recorded in Banfields ''Barometer Makers and Retailers'' book as working at 34, Hatton Garden Lane from 1841-1867. He is noted as working from 1830.
 
Height 50'' / 127 cms Width 16 1/2 '' / 42 cms Depth 3 '' / 8cms
 
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order. U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The Britis...
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