A George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer G

A George III inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer G. Broggi, early 19th century With open triangular pediment and marquetry rosette over line strung baluster outline upright applied with arch-glazed Fahrenheit scale alcohol thermometer flanked by conch shell motifs, the 8 inch rosette centred circular silvered register signed G. Broggi, FECIT within concentric scale annotated in barometric inches with the usual observations to circumference and generous glazed cast brass bezel, the rounded base with further marquetry rosette , 98cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: Private collection, Hampshire (ref. B175); purchased at Gardiner Houlgate, Corsham 22nd October 2010 (lot 951) for £450 hammer. A Gillando Broggi is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Chelmsford circa 1815-45.