FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Beautiful quality engine turned decorated bezel.
Engraved to the rear “C.W. Dixey and Son. Opticians to the Queen. 3 New Bond Street.”
Blued steel hand and brass set hand.
The lockable birdseye maple case with sloping front and glazed aperture, original velvet lined fitted interior with fine quality original hinges, lock and ivorine plaque with retailers details.
Charles Wastell Dixey - The most eminent of the Dixey dynasty of optician-instrument-makers, who worked primarily from headquarters at 3 New Bond St., London from 1777-1914 . He held numerous royal warrants, including that of Queen Victoria.
In fine original condition, in full working order.
Dimensions
Case
7" Wide
6" Deep
5" Tall
Barometer
5" Diameter
1 3/4 Deep
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We can make all of the delivery arrangements for you. Furniture requires expert handling so we only use a limited number of trusted carriers for our work.
Below is a table of transport costs based on the distance between collection and delivery point.
Prices are fully inclusive of VAT.
England & Wales.
Less than 30 miles £40
30 to 100 miles £60
100 to 250 miles £75
More than 250 miles POA Please contact us
Scotland and Ireland POA Please contact us
For Overseas please contact us for a door to door shipping price
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FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Charles Wastell Dixey & Son - London. Excellent Quality Brass-cased Aneroid Barometer in Birdseye Maple Display Case, C.1890.
