3977
Antique mahogany bow-fronted marine barometer
Circa 1850
Mrs Janet Taylor 104 Minories London
Recorded as a nautical instrument maker from 1833 - 1860
Ivory dial with maker’s name, descending and ascending scales, verniers for yesterday and today’s reading operated by 2 ivory buttons between the dial and gimble with mercury thermometer below.
Fine mahogany bow-fronted case with carved pediment and acanthus caving over the brass reservoir. Sitting in a brass wall mounted gimble.
99cm High
Ref 3977