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Royal Polytechnic Admiral Fitzroy Barometer
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Royal Polytechnic Admiral Fitzroy Barometer

19th century
Description

An Admiral Fitzroy Polytechnic barometer. A fine example with enamel dials with vernier adjusters to each side. A thermometer, storm tube and instructions visible through the case glass. A well carved mahogany case with the original top wooden finials. Signed to the enamel barometer scale 'Maple & Co, London as retailers'. The main circular dial is marked 'Improved Torricelli Barometer'. Circa 1895

I have never seen such a high quality example of a Royal Polytechnic barometer. They are usually oak cased and paper/silver dials, this is mahogany and enamel dials.

Height 42 " / 107 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 3 " / 7 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
107cm (42.13")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA880436
Description
An Admiral Fitzroy Polytechnic barometer. A fine example with enamel dials with vernier adjusters to each side. A thermometer, storm tube and instructions visible through the case glass. A well carved mahogany case with the original top wooden finials. Signed to the enamel barometer scale 'Maple & Co, London as retailers'. The main circular dial is marked 'Improved Torricelli Barometer'. Circa 1895
fig 1. Royal Polytechnic Admiral Fitzroy Barometer
fig 1. Royal Polytechnic Admiral Fitzroy Barometer

I have never seen such a high quality example of a Royal Polytechnic barometer. They are usually oak cased and paper/silver dials, this is mahogany and enamel dials.

Height 42 " / 107 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 3 " / 7 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA880436
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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