18TH CENTURY ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SATINWOOD PRECISION BAROMETER

England, circa 1790

H 35⁷/₈ inch (91 cm) W 10⁵/₈ inch (27 cm) D 2³/₄ inch (7 cm)

A rare late 18th century George III period antique cross-banded satinwood wheel barometer. The nine inch circular silvered and engraved main scale has elaborate compass point central engraving.

The scales are of particularly exact calibration and enclosed within a concave brass bezel. The separate inset thermometer, reading Reamur and Fahrenheit temperatures is of similar scientific calibration, the temperature reads with the aid of an adjustable frame with central sight line.

Condition Good

MATERIALS Satinwood