DESCRIPTION:
Joseph Davis & Co., London, a Royal Polytechnic Barometer, oak case with rectilinear base and round top with simple carving surrounding a brass bezel, and applied, carved ornament at top, the lower case containing fahrenheit and centigrade thermometers mounted to boxwood scales, below "Admiral Fitzroy's Special; remarks" printed on glossy yellow card stock, and exposed mercury filled J tube extending into the upper case, with round, printed card dial having barometer scales, set indicators and pivoted hands controlled by two turned knobs below the barometer dial, the hands registering on peripheral sector scales, which indicate expected conditions based on the position of the set indicators
CONDITION:
case in an old finish. a bit dirty, thermometers good, Fitzroy's Remarks with minor staining at bottom, set knobs replaced, one broken, bezel and glass replaced, barometer dial with minor marks and scratches, indicators functional, J tube with mercury, back now painted black. The presence of mercury in this lot will require the winning bidder or a buyer's agent to pick up the item at the auction, or make arrangements to collect it from the Schmitt - Horan office.
ESTIMATE:
$400
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$600
PRICE SOLD:
$350
CIRCA: 1885
DIMENSIONS: 41in x 12.5in x 2.75in
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