A mahogany cased barograph J. Davis and Son Limited
A mahogany cased barograph J. Davis and Son Limited, London and Derby, early 20th century The mechanism with eight segment aneroid chamber connected via a gilt brass armature to an inked pointer for recording the change in barometric pressure on a clockwork-driven rotating paper scale lined drum, the brass baseplate engraved J. DAVIS & SON LTD., LONDON & DERBY., the case with five panel bevel-glazed cover and ogee moulded base incorporating apron drawer containing spare charts and simple squab feet, 37cm (14.5ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, Hampshire (ref. B2). The firm of J. Davis and Son are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in London from around 1860.
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A mahogany cased barograph J. Davis and Son Limited, London and Derby, early 20th century The mechanism with eight segment aneroid chamber connected via a gilt brass armature to an inked pointer for recording the change in barometric pressure on a clockwork-driven rotating paper scale lined drum, the brass baseplate engraved J. DAVIS & SON LTD., LONDON & DERBY., the case with five panel bevel-glazed cover and ogee moulded base incorporating apron drawer containing spare charts and simple squab feet, 37cm (14.5ins) wide. Provenance: Private collection, Hampshire (ref. B2). The firm of J. Davis and Son are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in London from around 1860.
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