Jones of London Georgian Bow Fronted Stick Barometer

Name: Jones of London Georgian Bow Fronted Stick Barometer
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA819307
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A quality Georgian period bow fronted stick barometer. A flame mahogany case with choice veneers and a convex middle and an original brass finial to the swan neck pediment. A concave and convex pediment above the scale from 27 to 31 inches. Signed 'W & S Jones, London' to the finely engraved silvered dial. A vernier slide adjuster with the original set knob. Canted corners to the cistern with a Georgian stripe inlay. Circa 1795.

William & Samuel Jones are recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1788. They are noted as 'important instrument makers' and the sons followed in the business.

Height 40 " / 102 cms Width 4 1/2 " / 11 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order. U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions

Height

102cm (40.16")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA819307

Description

A quality Georgian period bow fronted stick barometer.

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A flame mahogany case with choice veneers and a convex middle and an original brass finial to the swan neck pediment.

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

A concave and convex pediment above the scale from 27 to 31 inches. Signed 'W & S Jones, London' to the finely engraved silvered dial. A vernier slide adjuster with the original set knob. Canted corners to the cistern with a Georgian stripe inlay. Circa 1795.

fig 1. Jones of London Georgian Bow Fronted Stick Barometer

William & Samuel Jones are recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1788. They are noted as 'important instrument makers' and the sons followed in the business.

Height 40 " / 102 cms Width 4 1/2 " / 11 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms

fig 2. Jones of London Georgian Bow Fronted Stick Barometer

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order. U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.