American Rosewood Barometer, B. Pike & Sons
American Rosewood Barometer, B. Pike & Sons
An American mother-of-pearl inlaid rosewood wheel barometer, B. Pike & Sons, mid 19th century, the silvered barometer dial engraved 'B. PIKE & SONS, / 518 / Broadway / NEW YORK', fitted with a subsidiary thermometer dial.
Dimensions:Height 41in; width 13in; depth 2 1/4in.
Condition: Structurally sound. Areas of lifting and loss to inlay and rosewood veneers. Heavy wear, toning and verdigris to the brass bezel. The glass sits loose in the brass bezel. The back is lacking its door. Small losses to glass tubes. No mercury present to glass tube. We cannot guarantee the completeness and functionality of the weather measuring instruments.
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American Rosewood Barometer, B. Pike & Sons
An American mother-of-pearl inlaid rosewood wheel barometer, B. Pike & Sons, mid 19th century, the silvered barometer dial engraved 'B. PIKE & SONS, / 518 / Broadway / NEW YORK', fitted with a subsidiary thermometer dial.
Dimensions:Height 41in; width 13in; depth 2 1/4in.
Condition: Structurally sound. Areas of lifting and loss to inlay and rosewood veneers. Heavy wear, toning and verdigris to the brass bezel. The glass sits loose in the brass bezel. The back is lacking its door. Small losses to glass tubes. No mercury present to glass tube. We cannot guarantee the completeness and functionality of the weather measuring instruments.
