Joseph Somalvico Mahogany Wheel Barometer

Description:

Joseph Somalvico Mahogany Wheel Barometer, 19th century, London, the pitch pediment top above the silvered scale thermometer dial and 8-in. barometer scale marked Jas Somalvico 4 Leather Lane London, with ebony and satinwood banding, rosette and shell inlay (contains mercury),lg. 38 in.
Estimate $300-500

center plinth on pediment broken, some edge banding missing around bottom section


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