Patent Electrical Wind Indicator by J. Hicks

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Patent Electrical Wind Indicator by J. Hicks, the 7 1/2-inch dia. silvered dial signed J. Hicks, Maker, 8, 9 & 10 Hatton Garden, London, with engraved central 16-point windrose surrounded at the equivalent compass points by eight apertures with corresponding red / white indicator arms connected to internal coils and battery compartment, with banjo-form mahogany trunk, boxwood stringing, swan's neck broken pediment, and engraved silvered vial, thermometer and damp / dry indicators, ht. 37 in., (trunk split).
Estimate $1,500-2,000

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