A FINE AND RARE LARGE TUBE SCIENTIFIC BAROMETER, ATTRIBUTED TO TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON, CIRCA 1850
the ¾in. curved glass tube with U-bend, largely encased with lacquered brass and with cork stopper, mounted on hinged wooden display board with inset scales with vernier and magnifier with rack-and-pinion adjustment, Fahrenheit thermometer with silvered scale – 42½in. (108cm.) high
The wide tube on this instrument allows for precise measurements to be recorded as the mercury will even to a flat surface.
Sold for £2,232
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Good overall condition. Mercury drained (for reasons of weight) but available. Both tubes later replacement.
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A FINE AND RARE LARGE TUBE SCIENTIFIC BAROMETER, ATTRIBUTED TO TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON, CIRCA 1850
the ¾in. curved glass tube with U-bend, largely encased with lacquered brass and with cork stopper, mounted on hinged wooden display board with inset scales with vernier and magnifier with rack-and-pinion adjustment, Fahrenheit thermometer with silvered scale – 42½in. (108cm.) high
The wide tube on this instrument allows for precise measurements to be recorded as the mercury will even to a flat surface.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020
Mercantile : 1-98
Naval : 101-179
Instruments : 181-295
Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
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