Handsome Regency Mahogany-Cased Wheel Barometer second quarter 19th century, Sheffield, set with a hydrometer, thermometer and a barometer over a level signed "Fornelli, Sheffield", all under a swan's-neck pediment, each side mounted with Regency brass spheres in lotus-molded bezels. h. 43-3/4", w. 13-1/2"
Partially gutted, lower bulb broken on thermometer, neither works. Case with fine patina and in generally good condition. Pedestal between swan's necks on crest reduced in height. Bronze mounts on either side formerly fitted with ring handles. Hydrometer possibly functional.
Handsome Regency Mahogany-Cased Wheel Barometer second quarter 19th century, Sheffield, set with a hydrometer, thermometer and a barometer over a level signed "Fornelli, Sheffield", all under a swan's-neck pediment, each side mounted with Regency brass spheres in lotus-molded bezels. h. 43-3/4", w. 13-1/2"
Partially gutted, lower bulb broken on thermometer, neither works. Case with fine patina and in generally good condition. Pedestal between swan's necks on crest reduced in height. Bronze mounts on either side formerly fitted with ring handles. Hydrometer possibly functional.
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