Banfields "Barometer Makers & Retailers" records John Casteleti as working from premises in the High Street, Leicester from 1815~1841. This very nice early 19th Century wheel barometer features a broken gable pediment, double boxwood & ebony stringing, together with foliate marquetry inlay to enhance the figured mahogany case. With a long thermometer above an 8" silvered dial engraved with the makers name. Lovely condition & with local interest too. £1150 Oaktree Antiques Dealers of Genuine Antique Furniture, Clocks & Art The Drapers House Main Street Lubenham Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9TF www.oaktreeantiques.co.uk |
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