FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1800s.
The 8" diameter silvered brass dial calibrated from 28" to 31" with weather indications and fine quality engraving, signed to the dial centre "Mantica, Fecit"
The barometer reading is indicated by a blued steel hand and can be recorded with a brass set hand.
The dial enclosed within a heavy cast brass bezel.
The silvered brass temperature scale is calibrated from 0º to 120º Fahrenheit, with a coloured alcohol thermometer.
The barometer is in fine original condition and is in perfect working order, accurately measuring changes in weather patterns as a result of changes in atmospeheric pressure.
The mechanism has been expertly cleaned and overhauled, with the glass tube thoroughly cleaned and the mercury within cleaned by triple filtration.
Dominic Mantica, Holborn London 1790-1810, maker of high quality barometers.
Dimensions:
38" Long
10" Wide - at the widest point.
1.5" deep
Please contact us for further details about the barometer and information about delivery/collection options and cost.
Further details about us can be found on our website www.storyclocks.co.uk
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Fine Georgian Wheel Barometer by Mantica of London
