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ANTIQUE #SA1002691

W Johnson, London Impressive Mercury Barometer

£645    $827    €779
?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 British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild
 
Antique Number: SA1002691
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 127cm (50.0inches)
Width is 42cm (16.5inches)
Depth is 8cm (3.1inches)
Antique #SA1002691, shown on this page, originates from the victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
   The Victorian Era   
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