Lot 754
An early Victorian mahogany wheel barometer by A. Gilardoni, Bristol, circa 1840. Having an 8"...
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Lot 754
An early Victorian mahogany wheel barometer by A. Gilardoni, Bristol
Lot 754
Lot Description
An early Victorian mahogany wheel barometer by A. Gilardoni, Bristol, circa 1840. Having an 8" circular main dial with engraved centre, the ebony and boxwood chequer-strung trunk with swan-neck pediment over later hygrometer, Fahrenheit and Centigrade ethanol thermometer, the spirit level stamped A. GILARDONI, BRISTOL, 38. 25", (97cm) high, A similar barometer is illustrated in Edwin Banfield, BAROMETERS Wheel or Banjo, p. 94. A. Gilardoni is recorded by Banfield as working from 6 Nicholas Street, Bristol circa 1830-50.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Minor cracks (some filled) to case. Hygrometer and thermometer are later.
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