Based in Weston-super-Mare and selling off my lifelong ( 70+ years) collection of meteorological instruments.
Richard Twort
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Somerset, UKRichard Twort
Extremely Attractive Barograph in Walnut Case with Lovely Inlaid Veneer
REF: LA124021
£2,250
€2,629
$3,020
LoveAntiques Dealersince Oct 2018Approved item298 sales by dealer
LoveAntiques Dealersince Oct 2018Approved item298 sales by dealer
Description
This is an extremely attractive barograph in a walnut case with a lovely inlaid veneer. Slightly larger than the standard pattern, with a chart drawer mounted on brass bun feet & & glazed all round with thick beveled glass. The movement (of standard form & uses typical charts) is finished in a deep lacquer & totally original. Signed on an ivorine plaque by Chadburns, 47 Castle St, Liverpool, this instrument was clearly made to a very high standard for possible use in public display area.
Almost certainly manufactured by Short & Mason, London. See extract from the book 'Weather' by Taylor Instruments of New York, dated 1908, who were agents for Short & Mason - showing this exact barograph.
measurements
The case is approximately 400mm wide x 255mm wide x 245mm high
declaration
Richard Twort has clarified that the Extremely Attractive Barograph in Walnut Case with Lovely Inlaid Veneer (LA124021) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1910
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Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
c.1910
location
This Extremely Attractive Barograph in Walnut Case with Lovely Inlaid Veneer is located in Somerset, United Kingdom
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