Lot 413 , An early 19th century mahogany bow-fronted stick barometer, Berge, London, late Ramsden

A Regency mahogany bowfront stick barometer, with silvered scale and thermometer, signed Berge, London, late Ramsden, and later 1922 presentation plaque, 3ft 1in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Overall has the appearance of having the case restored 20 - 30 years ago or more, top of the case sits slightly above the sides leaving a notable gap at the top right side, silvering on the scale has more or less been polished away to a brass finish, case has a rather flat finish and may well benefit from a repolish, silvering to the thermometer looks original, some wear and a hairline crack to the cistern cover, an adjustment knob is missing, both thermometer and barometer are working. Presentation plaque inscribed to Peter from Barclays Staff 4th Nov 1922.


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Sold for £2,200