Gimbaled Barometer

Description:

Gimbaled Barometer, Parkes & Son, Birmingham, England, mid-19th century, the rosewood case with engraved scale, and thermometer, ht. 36 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Minor split in the molding at the top of the case, small dent in the brass base.


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