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Bernascone of Methyr is listed in Goodison & also Banfield, working from1840-60. The rosewood onion top case has scroll shoulders & interesting original gold painted scroll decoration simulating earlier brass inlay. The silvered hygrometer, spirit thermometer, 10" main dial with ivory set key & circular level with the makers name are all pleasantly decorated with engraving. Circa 1850.
£895
Antonio Mantegani is recorded as a barometer maker & retailer in the High Street, Wisbech between 1825-60. This fine mahogany two dial example is of the shouldered case design. Its simple unadorned cdesign relies on the excellent selection of flame veneers for its visual appeal. The 10" bow fronted thermometer box with silvered scale above a comforming & skillfully engraved 10" silvered main dial. A useful scientific instrument within a beautiful piece of furniture. Circa 1840.
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Francis & Co. are recorded working from Southampton Street, The Strand, London from 1855-75. A mid Victorian rosewood wheel barometer with scroll moulded outline. The 10" diameter silvered main dial engraved with the makers name. Ivorine set knob & thermometer within moulded edge case.
£695
M.Barnasconi of Leeds is listed in Banfield working from 1825-50. He is also documented in Goodisons English barometers where an almost identical example is featured on page 112, pl 65. The rosewood shouldered case is decorated with mother of pearl inlay. The silvered hygrometer, thermometer contained within a bow front case, 10" main dial & square spirit level with makers name are all pleasantly engraved. Altogether a nice decorative barometer dating from about 1840.
£1295
Alfred Mathews is recorded in Banfield's Barometer Makers & Retailers as working in Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire between 1847-77. A good example of a mid 19th century mahogany 5 dial or banjo barometer. Having a swan neck pediment centred by a brass finial. The case decorated with boxwood & ebony stringing and a complimentary ebonised reeded bezel to the mirror. In nice original condition. Circa 1850.
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