Early C19th rosewood-cased brass-mounted marine �stick� barometer signed by Stebbing & Son of Portsmouth.High quality instrument in a figured rosewood case , having glazed inscribed ivorine scales and a turned bone knob for adjustment of the Vernier scale atmospheric pressure indicator . The centre of the body set with a thermometer. The elegant slender rosewood body with a brass-cased cylindrical cistern to the base and fitted with the original adjustable brass gimbal for wall mounting. The domed top of the case fitted with it�s original brass suspension ring . In excellent original condition, the rosewood having achieved a rich colour and patina and the brass-ware with an aged surface and patina . The company of Stebbing & Son, was founded by George Stebbing (1775-1847) who moved to Portsmouth in 1800 from Holborn , London . The firm were recognised by the Admiralty as makers of high quality nautical instruments . Stebbing�s eldest son George James , travelled on H.M.S Beagle with Charles Darwin as �instrument-maker� to the ship . *NB A similar rosewood-cased marine barometer by Stebbing was sold Christie�s 02/04/2003 Lot no. 365 Sale No. 2579 �The Museum Art Gallery Auction � �4780. A further example sold Bonhams , London 11/12/2007 Lot 12 �Fine Clocks� �2040 .H 37�W 3�D 2�England c.1840Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place . Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premis...