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Antique Mahogany Cased Barograph With Chart Drawer Short & Mason, London
£1,100 $1,475 €1,259
DESCRIPTION:
This is a wonderful quality barograph by SHORT & MASON, LONDON who were a highly renowned instrument makers. The case is made from mahogany and is an extremely ornate case having beautiful columns to the four corners. It has lovely deep bevelled glass to all four sides and the top. The movement is 8 day which is a good quality balance wheel movement and is complete with it''s winding key which is integral with the movement.
The barograph has a makers label which is signed ''SHORT & MASON LONDON''. The firm of Short and Mason are recorded in ''BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 by Banfield, Edwin'': ''SHORT & MASON w1873-1900+. Compass & nautical Instrument Makers. London 62 Hatton Garden, (1873-75) 40 Hatton Garden (1876-1900+).'' In addition, Short and Mason were founded in 1845 by Thomas Short and James Mason at 40, Hatton Garden, London and produced precision measuring instruments including barometers, anemometers and compasses. They became leaders in the f...ield of barograph design. The firm among many other famous names supplied the scientific instruments for the ill fated Scott and Shackleton Polar expeditions. They continued to trade until 1969 when the company was merged with the Taylor instrument company (Europe). ''A & N.C.S. LTD'' is the mark for the Army and Navy Co-operative society, Francis Street, Westminster, London.
The barograph takes barometric measurements which in turn are recorded on a paper record sheet which is mounted on a clockwork revolving cylinder, the ink nib draws a line on the chart as the pressure rises and falls. The cylinder makes one full revolution in one week.
The movement is stamped ''Pat 3715.02''. Although not part of the sale, the barograph comes complete with spare charts and ink. The barograph is in full working order.
DIMENSIONS:
The approximate dimensions are:
- 15 inches (38 cm) long
- 9 1/4 inches (23.5 cm) deep.
- 9 1/2 inches (24 cm) high.
As you can see from these dimensions the barometer is of fantastic proportions.
CONDITION:
The barograph is in excellent condition and is in full working order. The case is also in excellent condition as can be seen in the photographs. This really is a super opportunity to purchase a stunning quality mahogany cased barograph.
This really is a super opportunity to purchase a stunning quality mahogany cased barograph.
Internal Reference: barograph a1
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1108114
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Antique SA1108114 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
The Victorian Era
ANTIQUE SA1108114
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
N Wilson Antiques Clocks
Cheshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07704 152890
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