Early 19th century inlaid mahogany wheel barometer, the 8-inch silvered circular dial signed 'C.Volonte, Crown Inn, Devizes. Warranted', reading from 28 to 31 inches of pressure with remarks, the ebony and boxwood-strung trunk with moulded 'broken' pediment and urn finial over two sunflower medallions, and an ethanol Fahrenheit thermometer with silvered scale, between conch shell paterae, 98cm high
Sold for £50
Early 19th century inlaid mahogany wheel barometer, the 8-inch silvered circular dial signed 'C.Volonte, Crown Inn, Devizes. Warranted', reading from 28 to 31 inches of pressure with remarks, the ebony and boxwood-strung trunk with moulded 'broken' pediment and urn finial over two sunflower medallions, and an ethanol Fahrenheit thermometer with silvered scale, between conch shell paterae, 98cm high
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 12th Sep, 2024
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights will include a Walt Disney animation cell from 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', a Lalique car mascot, a figure of Morph, a Rolex Yacht-Master, a collection of greyhound studies, and a good selection of jewellery.
Viewing
Wednesday 11th September - 10am till 5pm