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Description:
Lewis Martinelli Japanned Mercury Wheel Barometer, London, first quarter 19th century, gilt-decorated japanned case with arched crest, alcohol thermometer in throat, silvered barometer dial below engraved "L. Martinelli/No 82 Leather Lane/Holborn/London," ht. 36 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's, October 24, 1998, collection of Ira and Nancy Koger.
Note: Barometers containing mercury cannot be shipped and must be picked up in the gallery.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Lewis Martinelli, Nancy Koger, Ira, LondonStephen L. Fletcher
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