Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Mercury Wheel Barometer

Description:

Mother-of-pearl-inlaid Mercury Wheel Barometer, 19th century, arch-top case with floral and swan inlay, mercury thermometer in throat, silvered barometer dial marked "Cairns/Optician/13 Waterloo Road/Liverpool/No. 458," ht. 36 1/2 in.

Note: Barometers containing mercury cannot be shipped and must be picked up in the gallery.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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