Georgian Wheel Barometer by J Sutton of Lincoln Inn Fields, London

Name: Georgian Wheel Barometer by J Sutton of Lincoln Inn Fields, London
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA361831
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

Description

A fine quality fully restored mahogany mercurial wheel barometer by J Sutton of Great Queen Street, Lincoln Inn Fields, London, dated October 1805.

The beautifully proportioned architectural pediment case constructed of the finest quality mahogany, with ebony and boxwood stringing to the outer edge.

Wonderful shape to the case with fine original finish, colour and patina.

The beautifully engraved 8" diameter silvered brass dial calibrated from 28" to 31" with weather indications, signed to the dial centre "J Sutton" with engraved swag beneath with the makers address "Great Queen Street, Lincoln Inn Fields."

The barometer reading is indicated by a blued steel hand and can be recorded with a brass set hand, operated by the original turned ivory knob.

The dial enclosed within a heavy cast brass bezel and original convex glass.

The silvered brass temperature scale is calibrated from 0º to 120º Fahrenheit, with a fine mercury 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.

An excellent example of a beautifully proportioned early wheel barometer of the highest quality.

Dimensions:

38" Long

10" Wide - at the widest point

8" dial

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

Declaration

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA361831

Description

A fine quality fully restored mahogany mercurial wheel barometer by J Sutton of Great Queen Street, Lincoln Inn Fields, London, dated October 1805.

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The beautifully proportioned architectural pediment case constructed of the finest quality mahogany, with ebony and boxwood stringing to the outer edge.

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

fig 1. GEORGIAN WHEEL BAROMETER BY J SUTTON OF LINCOLN INN FIELDS, LONDON — fig 1. Georgian Wheel Barometer by J Sutton of Lincoln Inn Fields, London

Wonderful shape to the case with fine original finish, colour and patina.

The beautifully engraved 8" diameter silvered brass dial calibrated from 28" to 31" with weather indications, signed to the dial centre "J Sutton" with engraved swag beneath with the makers address "Great Queen Street, Lincoln Inn Fields."

fig 2. GEORGIAN WHEEL BAROMETER BY J SUTTON OF LINCOLN INN FIELDS, LONDON — fig 2. Georgian Wheel Barometer by J Sutton of Lincoln Inn Fields, London

The barometer reading is indicated by a blued steel hand and can be recorded with a brass set hand, operated by the original turned ivory knob.

The dial enclosed within a heavy cast brass bezel and original convex glass.

fig 3. GEORGIAN WHEEL BAROMETER BY J SUTTON OF LINCOLN INN FIELDS, LONDON — fig 3. Georgian Wheel Barometer by J Sutton of Lincoln Inn Fields, London

The silvered brass temperature scale is calibrated from 0º to 120º Fahrenheit, with a fine mercury 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.