03-03-201303-03-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2640BBoston
March 3, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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"Storm King" Walnut Stick Barometer

Sell one like this
$900$750
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2640BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

"Storm King" Walnut Stick Barometer, manufactured by E.C. Spooner, Boston, c. 1850, telescope-form barometer of walnut and ebonized walnut, with curved molded crest, above a split register centered with the barometer, with printed paper scale on the left inscribed "The Standard" at the top and "The Storm King Barometer/Warranted Correct/Manufactured/and Sold by/[E].C. Spooner Boston" on the bottom, with an engraved silvered metal thermometer on the right, ht. 41 1/2, wd. 4 in.
Estimate $300-500


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Keywords

engraved silvered metal thermometer