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Haughey Antiques
28-30 Market Street
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4QW

Telephone +44 (0)1768 371302
Fax +44 (0)1768 372423
Website www.haugheyantiques.co.uk

A mahogany case stick barometer with silver register (c. 1790 England)

Reference no. 91864

Signed/Inscribed/Dated

Signed Dolland, London

Dimensions

107.00cm high    (  42.13 inches high)

Literature

Peter Dolland 1730-1820, one of the finest of all barometer makers, was eldest son of John Dolland, a Huguenot silk weaver, became the most eminent optical instrument maker of the late 18th century. His descendants continued to develop the business, which still continues today as Dolland and Aitcheson.

Description / Expertise

A fine George III mahogany case stick barometer with swan neck pediment having a hygrometer, a scale registering from stormy to very dry and numbered from 27 to 31 above a thermometer with enclosed cistern below

Price

gbp 8750 (Pound Sterling)

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