A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer

A Regency inlaid mahogany mercury wheel barometer Thomas Foster, Tiverton, early 19th century With open triangular pediment and marquetry rosette over double-line strung baluster outline upright applied with arch-glazed Fahrenheit scale alcohol thermometer flanked by conch shell motifs, the 8 inch rosette and star centred circular silvered register signed Tho s Foster, Tiverton within concentric scale annotated in barometric inches with the usual observations to circumference and generous glazed cast brass bezel, the rounded base with bone recording hand setting disc and further marquetry rosette , 98cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: Private collection, Hampshire (ref. B142); purchased in these rooms, 21st March 2007 (lot 360) for £380 hammer.