A Superb Wheel Barometer by Charles Aiano of London Circa 1800

Name: A Superb Wheel Barometer by Charles Aiano of London Circa 1800
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA535172
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Atropos Antiques

Description

This is a very fine and top quality instrument made by the well known london maker charles aiano. Circa 1800.

Aiano was known for stick, wheel and double barometers and moved his business to canterbury in kent around 1825. His design, choice of timber and veneers was impeccable and this fine instrument bears this out admirably.

A large and beautifully defined fan inlay to the round top gives way to a boxed long drop alcohol thermometer on silvered and engraved scale. At the mid point two oval fan inlays continue the theme. A cast brass bezel surrounds a finely engraved and silvered 8 inch dial. Set hand and reading hand are centred above a high lighted star engraving to the dial. The maker has engraved the dial, "chas aiano fecit". (charles aiano made me, rough translation). Another large and impressive fan inlay to the bottom of the instrument and a distinctive 'chevron' or 'dog tooth' line surrounds the whole carcass. As would be expected of an instrument of this quality the outer edge is cross banded all around.

The instrument has a serviced mercury tube within and works well.

All questions are welcome and I am able to deliver and set up the instrument if required.

Physical Dimensions

Height

92cm (36.22")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

Atropos Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA535172

Dealers Internal Reference

GM/BB/CA

Dealers Notes

georgemorgan90@gmail.com

Description

This is a very fine and top quality instrument made by the well known london maker charles aiano. Circa 1800.

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Aiano was known for stick, wheel and double barometers and moved his business to canterbury in kent around 1825.

Atropos Antiques

His design, choice of timber and veneers was impeccable and this fine instrument bears this out admirably.

fig 1. A SUPERB WHEEL BAROMETER BY CHARLES AIANO OF LONDON CIRCA 1800 — fig 1. A Superb Wheel Barometer by Charles Aiano of London Circa 1800

A large and beautifully defined fan inlay to the round top gives way to a boxed long drop alcohol thermometer on silvered and engraved scale. At the mid point two oval fan inlays continue the theme. A cast brass bezel surrounds a finely engraved and silvered 8 inch dial. Set hand and reading hand are centred above a high lighted star engraving to the dial. The maker has engraved the dial, "chas aiano fecit". (charles aiano made me, rough translation). Another large and impressive fan inlay to the bottom of the instrument and a distinctive 'chevron' or 'dog tooth' line surrounds the whole carcass. As would be expected of an instrument of this quality the outer edge is cross banded all around.

The instrument has a serviced mercury tube within and works well.

All questions are welcome and I am able to deliver and set up the instrument if required.