20th century-replica 18th century mercury stick barometer, in a mahogany case with a broken pediment and brass finial, rectangular glazed door enclosing a silvered register with a vernier recording pointer, engraved scale and predictions, with a spirit thermometer recording the temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius, full length visible bulb cistern and circular base enclosed within a turned cover.
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Bate, London, a 19th Century mahogany stick barometer with moulded top above a calibrated brass vernier and shaped base, 101cm high.Robert Bate was a well-known barometer maker working at 17, Poultry, Cheapside, London from between circa 1807 and 1849. Barometer's signed for Bate are known in the Science Museum, London and the History of Science Museum in Oxford.Ivory exemption number: 7K66YKFP
A FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER BY WATKINS & HILL, CHARING CROSS LONDON. an arched case with plain trunk and visible tube, to a demi lune system cover, with screw adjustment to the base, the signed and silvered dial set with a mercury thermometer and scale of 27 to 31, with slide vernier, 94.5cm high. CR* Moulded arch is lose, wear to silvered dial, otherwise generally good.
An early 19th century feather banded mahogany stick barometer, signed J.Wisker, York, the broken architectural pediment centred by a turned brass ball finial over an opening glazed hood door and visible tube terminating in a turned hemispherical cistern cover, the signed silvered scale with manual vernier reading against seven weather predictions, 98cms high. Footnotes:John Wisker worked from Spurriergate in York from 1804-1822. His widow Elizabeth carried on the family business until 1827.
A George III mahogany cased stick barometer, the broken arch pediment above an 18cm silvered register with vernier scale, signed 'Poezoly', over the thermometer and tube, set to a strung case with domed cistern, 95cm highCondition reportSmall crack in the cistern cover, please see additional image, general light tarnishing to the dial, mercury level appears to be good, thermometer difficult to read and possibly at fault.
A MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER BY GALLETTI GLASGOW, early 19th century, with ivory registers and thermometer, the flame mahogany case with rounded arched top and circular base, 36 1/4" h (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Non transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number PXNNLL6E Condition Report: Small hairline cracks to register of thermometer, some fading to case, overall good.
ABRAHAM & CO; a 19th century oak stick barometer, with bone panels marked 'Abraham & Co Opticians Liverpool', with thermometer mounted to the trunk, length 96cm. Condition Report: - Please note that this lot is not suitable for our in-house postage service.We would recommend collecting this lot or contacting Mailboxes Etc for postage of this lot, their details can be found on https://www.adampartridge.co.uk/services/transport/Appears to be working, current weather is overcast and according to weather app is 15 Celsius. Thermometer reading 16 Celsius and barometer shows change. Woodwork is in overall OK condition, with slightly dull finish.
A mercury stick barometer of good quality. Original full instructions form the basis of the back of the barometer case. Also fitted with a temperature thermometer. A mercury stick barometer is a type of barometer that uses a column of mercury to measure atmospheric pressure. It consists of a glass tube sealed at one end, filled with mercury, and inverted into a reservoir of mercury. The height of the mercury column in the tube indicates the air pressure, with changes in pressure causing the mercury to rise or fall. A good example
A Mahogany Stick Barometer, early 19th century, signed Storr, York, single vernier dial, fluted and turned cistern cover, 100cm high, together with a mahogany reproduction hanging corner cupboard, bow fronted and of small porportions, 35cm by 26cm by 57cm, and a gilt triptych dressing table mirror (3)
Smith's Crisps diamond jubilee advertising mirror with clock - Eldonian shooting stick - ships wheel barometer - large green bottle vase - Codd bottle 29 'This bottle is the property of Batey & Co, 216 Kingsland Rd, no deposit charged, Rylands patent, sole maker, Rylands Barnsley, buying or selling this bottle is illegal' and 2 wicker baskets
SCOTTISH ROSEWOOD STICK BAROMETER, BY J GARDINER, GREENOCK 19TH CENTURY with an arched case, the signed ivory register plate from 26" to 31" with a silvered knob sliding vernier scale, the trunk set with a mercury thermometer, terminating in a circular cistern cover 95cm high, 9cm wide Property from an Edinburgh estate; Purchased in these rooms, Antiques, 18 October 2008, lot 82 Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/Sold in compliance with UK Government and APHA regulations, with (non-transferable) exemption registration reference MFMXZ5AV
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND CHEQUER-STRUNG STICK BAROMETERSigned J. Peduzzi & Co., LondonWith an architectural pediment and brass finial, above a glazed panel door, the brass scale with a thermometer, above exposed tube and turned mahogany reservoir cover99cm highCONDITION REPORTIn good condition. The silvering to the scale is lost and shows the brass. A modern twist of wire holds the tube just below the door.
A LATE WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT STICK BAROMETERBy Worthington & Allan, London, circa 1830The moulded cornice, above a bowed glazed panel with signed silvered scale and vernier, above the well-figured trunk, with reservoir block and cover below99cm highNathaniel Worthington & Allan, instrument makers, 196 Piccadilly, London 1821-46.CONDITION REPORTIn good condition.
A FRENCH PROVINCIAL GREY-PAINTED STICK BAROMETEREarly 19th centuryThe rectangular grey-painted backboard with a moulded edge, with painted scale and decorated with scrolls of foliage97cm highCONDITION REPORTIn good original condition. The paintwork is faded in places, especially on the scale, so would benefit from some refreshing. The tube might be a be replacement.
An early 20th century mahogany stick barometer. The stepped pediment over an ivory face, a ivory subsidiary thermometer beneath, bearing a plaque reading 'Presented to Captain A. H. Shirley RN as a mark of esteem by the officers & men of the Kingstown Division of Coastguard on his retirement June 1904', H96cmThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: 9MZ1XANJ

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