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Description:
Carved Mahogany Wall Barometer and Clock, scroll-top case with aneroid barometer in upper segment, brass thermometer in throat, and a 5 1/2-in. Roman numeral painted zinc dial, dual mainspring, time-only, lever-escapement movement in the carved leaf lower section, ht. 28 in.
Estimate $150-250
Clock tics but does not stay running. Barometer may be a replacement.
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Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Jonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
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