06-07-200906-07-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2460Boston
June 7, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Mahogany Stick Barometer

Sell one like this
$563$475
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2460Location: BostonDate / Time: June 07, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Mahogany Stick Barometer,Charles Wilder, Peterboro, New Hampshire, c. 1860,the arched crest above a molded glazed door opening to a thermometer and silvered brass scale with sliding vernier, marked "Charles Wilder N.H. Woodruff's Pat. June 5, 1860," with bracketed throat, (imperfections),ht. 37 3/8 in.
Estimate $400-600

Brometric pressure tube broken near top- not in working condition, scale is corroded, lacking molding around base.

Keywords

Peterboro, Charles Wilder, New Hampshire