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A RARE GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERJ. Thompson, Northampton, late 18th centuryThe 8.5 inch circular silvered register signed J. THOMPSON, NORTHAMPTON to the centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual weather observations to outer track, set behind hinged circular glazed moulded wood bezel incorporating additional recording hand to the glass and with chevron line border decoration, the triple line-edged case with open triangular pediment above oval urn inlaid panel and arch-glazed Fahrenheit scale spirit tube thermometer flanked by further paterae to the baluster shaped upright, the rounded base further inlaid with a fan rosette.97cm (38.25ins) high excluding finial. J. Thompson of Nottingham appears not to be recorded in the usual sources however it is likely that he is a related to John (IV) Thompson who is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working in Nottingham 1835-44.The current lot is notable in being a rarely early example of its type most likely being made in the 1790's. Early features include the wooden as well as the truncated design of the top of the case.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks and is currently plugged for transport. The mechanism is complete and in working condition however will require setting up. The register is in good condition with some light spotting/discolouration to the silvering. The thermometer has some patchy tarnishing to the scale and a crack to the glass. The case has a replacement rear door otherwise is in fair presentable condition with some historic bumps, scuffs, minor repairs and light shrinkage cracking/veneer movement to sides. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN WALNUT MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALJ. Sewill, Liverpool and London, circa 1860The 12 inch star-centred circular silvered register signed ADIE, J. SEWILL, 61 South Castle St., LIVERPOOL, & 30 Cornhill, LONDON within scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the case with arched scroll-bordered pediment over slender conforming scroll-edged trunk applied with a glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer, the shaped base with recording hand setting key flanked by further S-scrolls.106cm (45.75ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Joseph Sewill was born in Liverpool in 1816 and started up as a watchmaker, chronometer maker, and nautical instrument maker at 61 South Castle St, Liverpool in about 1848. Latterly Joseph went into partnership with two of his sons and is thought to have retired to London in 1862. His son, John Joshua Sewill (d. 1891) succeeded him and headed the business until his death in 1891, The firm was well regarded and opened branches in London (at 30 Cornhill prior to 1882), Glasgow and Locle (Switzerland). In 1867 a chronometer by Sewill won the Greenwich Trials and they became makers to the Admiralty. In the 1874 Greenwich Trials their chronometers came first and third. They also entered pieces into Kew trials, where a karrusel watch was awarded 81.8 marks in 1900. They won an award for 'services to horology' at the Paris Exhibition of 1862, and later became 'Maker to the Queen of Spain'.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable faults being some slight bubbling/lifting and bruising to the curved veneers lining the edges .  Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN OAK MERCURY 'ADMIRAL FITZROY'S STORM BAROMETER'Negretti and Zambra, London, circa 1870The arched bevel-glazed double ceramic Vernier scales flanking the large bore mercury tube, each calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated ADD ONE TENTH FOR, EACH HUNDRED, FEET ABOVE, THE SEA and 10 A.M YESTERDAY and 10 A.M TO DAY over PATENT No. 1481 and with signature NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, INSTRUMENT MAKERS, TO HER MAJESTY, HOLBORN VIADUCT E.C., 122 REGENT ST. W, & 59 CORNHILL E.C., LONDON to upper margin, the apex of the arch further inscribed ADMIRAL FITZROY'S, STORM BAROMETER., the trunk with Vernier setting squares to throat above applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer further signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON to upper margin and with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the base with rectangular ogee moulded cistern cover over conforming base moulding with level adjustment screw to underside.102cm (40ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is a textbook example of a Fishery or Sea Coast storm barometer devised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy in the 1860`s to aid mariners in the forecasting of storms. Fitzroy lobbied the Board of Trade resulting in this type of barometer being supplied (at public expense) to many coastal communities for display in a prominent public space. In addition to this The Royal Lifeboat Institution installed these barometers into each of its stations and the Duke of Northumberland (in association with the British Meteorological Society) erected several on the coast of Northumberland. By 1864 over 80 barometers had been installed by the Board of Trade and a further 14 by the Duke of Northumberland with their usefulness fully appreciated in Fitzroy's Meteorological Office Report published that year.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks and both Vernier slides are fully operational however there is only one key present. The arched signature plate has some slight hairline cracking to the lower right hand corner which can only really be seen on very close examination being behind the bevel cut of the glass. The thermometer is in good condition although the tube is probably a replacement. The case is in good original condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE VICTORIAN LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-TYPE LABORATORY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERNegretti and Zambra, London, late 19th centuryThe instrument with slender square section case pierced with a vertical slot to reveal the tube incorporating sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and millibars to the left beneath serial number 1838 to upper margin, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right over signature NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, Scientific Instrument Makers to Her Majesty, LONDON to throat and applied mercury tube thermometer with large bulb within brass protective housing and Fahrenheit scale inscribed directly onto the tube, the base with square glass chamber enclosing mercury and incorporating inverted ivory level pointer to interior clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical chamber and adjustment screw to base, mounted via a brass ring to top and base collar-bracket with triple securing screws onto a rectangular moulded oak panel applied with an ivorine plate further inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, Scientific Instrument Makers, to Her Majesty, LONDON fitted into a rectangular cabinet with moulded cornice over rectangular bevel-glazed door.The instrument 104cm (45ins) high; the cabinet 140cm (55ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings. This particular type of barometer provides an accurate reading hence was generally adopted for laboratory use throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.Condition Report: Instrument is filled with mercury and provides a good reading with no apparent airlocks. The silvering to the scales is in good condition with only minor discolouration/mellowing and the Vernier slide is operational. The brass case is in good condition although has probably been polished at some point (original lacquer removed) and the finish is generally a little dull/oxidised. The cabinet no longer has its original clasp for the door (has been substituted for a pivoted hook clasp) and has some noticeable bumps and scuffs to the exterior otherwise is in sound original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A RARE GEORGE III INLAID MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERBaptista Ronchetti, Manchester, circa 1790The 8.5 inch circular silvered register signed Bap'st Ronchetti, Fecit and with additional inscription H. Lomas, Adlington to the centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches incorporating an engraved motif of Masonic tools suspended from a ribbon and with the usual weather observations to outer track, set behind hinged circular glazed moulded wood bezel incorporating additional recording hand to the glass and with chevron line border decoration, the chevron-edged case with open triangular pediment above arch-glazed Fahrenheit scale spirit tube thermometer to the baluster shaped upright inlaid with fan quadrants to upper angles and three oval radial paterae to lower margin, the rounded base with further oval patera over conforming fan rosette.96cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Baptista Ronchetti is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Spear Street Manchester from 1785 and then later at 15 High Street until around 1810. Ronchetti emigrated from Tavernerio, near Lake Como, Italy in 1785 later sending for his son, Charles Joshua, and his nephew Louis Casartelli who were both accompanied by Dominic Bolongaro. Initially all three worked in Ronchetti's workshop before branching-out and setting-up on their own. Baptista Ronchetti is a well-regarded maker known for his stick and angle barometers and was one of the first to produce wheel barometers of the type which subsequently became the predominant design produced throughout the 19th century. The current lot is notable in being a particularly early example of its type most likely being made in the 1790's. Early features include the hinged wooden bezel (which is secured by a lock with keyhole set in the side of the case) as well as the truncated design of the top of the case. The additional name engraved on the dial is for H. Lomas of Adlington who is recorded by Banfield as working circa 1800-20. The presence of Lomas's signature (executed in a different hand) would suggest that he probably re-sold the barometer perhaps 20 years or so after it was made.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine original condition albeit with some minor discolouration/tarnishing; the front glass is cracked and the bezel has had some minor historic repairs to the chevron line decoration as well as a small loss. The thermometer is in good condition although the tube is a replacement which may have required the aperture for the bulb in the plate to be enlarged slightly . The case is in good with limited to a few small losses/historic repairs to the chevron banding, some slight shrinkage cracking to the edge veneers and other minor bumps, scuffs and age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE REGENCY MAHOGANY FLAT-TO-THE-WALL BOWFRONTED MERCURY STICK BAROMETERA. and H. Fraser, London, early 19th centuryWith swan neck pediment and cavetto cornice over rectangular bow-glazed silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations beneath signature A. & H. Fraser, LONDON, the ebony line-edged trunk of the same bowed profile incorporating Vernier setting squares to throat over inset bow-glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale thermometer within moulded ebony surround, the base with turned half vase cistern cover flanked by ebony vertical line strung canted angles over cavetto moulded underside incorporating level adjustment screw at the base of the cistern vase.99cm (39ins) high. A. And H. Fraser are recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from 3 New Bond Street, London, in 1816.Condition Report: The tube is filled with mercury but there is an airlock in the column. The scales have a patch of discolouration towards the left hand margin otherwise are in good condition. The case is missing a 'button' to one of the swan neck pediment scrolls and a small section of ebony moulding to the left hand side of the base (beneath the cistern) otherwise instrument is in fine condition with other faults very much limited to slight age related bumps and scuffs. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN OXIDISED AND LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-TYPE LABORATORY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERBaird and Tatlock, London, late 19th centuryThe instrument with slender cylindrical case with the upper section fitted with a glass sleeve enclosing silvered scale incorporating vertical slot to reveal the tube and sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and millibars to the left, the lower margin signed BAIRD & TATLOCK, LONDON and numbered 2013, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right over applied mercury tube thermometer with bulb within protective housing and Fahrenheit scale, the base with cylindrical glass chamber enclosing mercury and incorporating inverted ivory level pointer to interior clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via a brass ring to top and base collar-bracket with triple securing screws onto a rectangular moulded walnut panel incorporating curved top and base, fitted into a rectangular cabinet with shaped-outline crest over moulded cornice and channel-moulded uprights flanking the rectangular glazed door fitted with ivorine button inscribed BAIRD & TATLOCK, LONDON to lower rail, with further glass panels to sides and on moulded base.The instrument 109cm (43ins) high; the cabinet 132cm (52ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 17cm (6.5ins) deep. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Baird and Tatlock are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a partnership between Hugh Harper Baird and John Tatlock formed circa 1881 specialising as Laboratory furnishers, chemical, mathematical and philosophical instrument makers. They supplied the Admiralty, the War Office, the India Office and the Crown Agents for the Colonies and operated from several addresses in Glasgow and Edinburgh as well as from 14 Cross Street Hatton Garden from 1889. The business became a Limited Company in 1897 and continued to trade from the same London address until 1935. The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings. This particular type of barometer provides an accurate reading hence was generally adopted for laboratory use throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.Condition Report: Instrument is filled with mercury and provides a good reading with no apparent airlocks. The silvering to the scales is in fine condition with minimal discolouration/mellowing and the Vernier slide is operational. The brass case is in good original condition retaining its original finishes with only slight spotting a wear to the lacquer in places. The cabinet is in good original condition with only minor age related bumps, scuffs and minor blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A FINE GEORGE III MAHOGANY BAYONET-TUBE MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH LARGE SCALE THERMOMETERNairne and Blunt, London, circa 1780 The arched-top caddy moulded case inset with glazed hygrometer inscribed DAMP DRY and with beard setting square beneath over concave-topped silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right hand margin opposing weather observations to the left, the upper margin signed Nairne and, Blunt, London and the lower edge decorated with an engraved leafy scroll flanked cavetto-shaped angles, the trunk applied with full-height silvered-scale mercury thermometer calibrated in Fahrenheit with scale divided in degrees annotated 0-120 opposing markers inscribed Freezing, Temperate, Sum'r Heat, Blood Heat and Fever Heat over spiral pierced brass bulb shield and circular base applied with half sphere cistern cover incorporating sleeved level adjustment screw to underside. 108cm (42.5ins) high. The collaboration between Edward Nairne and his former apprentice Thomas Blunt is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as established in 1774 and lasting until 1793. Edward Nairne was born in 1726 and apprenticed to the celebrated instrument maker, Matthew Loft, in 1741. Latterly he worked from 20 Cornhill and published numerous booklets on navigational, pneumatic and astronomical instruments. In 1776 Nairne devised a marine barometer with a restriction to the bore of the mercury tube which served to dampen the oscillation of the mercury, he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1776 and died 1806. Thomas Blunt was apprenticed to Edward Nairne in 1760 with whom he formed a loose partnership in 1774, perhaps for mutual convenience as his premises were next door to Nairne's at 22 Cornhill. Blunt designed some of the components for the 'New Barometer' devised by the Portuguese Scientist J.H. Magellan for measuring altitude, and latterly became instrument maker to George III. In 1793 he took his son, also named Thomas, into partnership and subsequently relocated to 136 Minories in 1814, he died in 1822. A small group of bayonet-tube stick barometers incorporating a large scale thermometer by Nairne and Blunt are known. These include an example in The Whipple Museum, Cambridge (illustrated in Goodison, Nicholas English Barometers 1680-1860 on page 186, Plate 124); another previously in the collection of Edwin Banfield is illustrated in his publication BAROMETERS, Stick or Cistern tube on page 75 and a third was also sold in these rooms on 15th March 2018 (lot 38) for £3,200 hammer. These three differ from the current lot in that they do not have a hygrometer fitted however an example which also includes a hygrometer, hence is very closely comparable with the current lot, was sold at Lyon and Turnbull, Edinburgh, 19th May 2021 in their sale titled Five Centuries: Furniture, Paintings & Works of Art (lot 123) for £4,000.Condition Report: The tube is filled with mercury with no apparent airlocks. The register plates/scales have overall patchy discolouration and tarnishing to the silvering otherwise are in fine original condition with the delicate engraving showing very little wear suggesting that the plates have not been re-silvered many times in the past. The wheat beard to the hygrometer is currently detached otherwise is in good condition with the adjustment mechanism intact and working. The thermometer is in good condition; the brass fittings are however somewhat discoloured/tarnished. The case is in good original condition showing old but relatively flat surface with some wear mainly to the dome of the cistern cover. There is no key present to the hygrometer or level adjustment squares. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN FIGURED MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH 12-INCH DIALL. Casartelli, Liverpool, circa 1850The 12 inch circular star centred silvered register signed L Casartelli, Liverpool calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations and two recording pointers within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with foliate carved crest to the cavetto moulded pediment over bowfronted Centigrade scale mercury tube thermometer to the baluster outline upright, the square base with two recording hand setting keys labelled TODAY and YESTERDAY and cavetto moulded underside.123cm (48.5ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Lewis Casartelli is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as the nephew of Baptista Ronchetti who emigrated from Tavernerio, near Lake Como, Italy in 1787. He worked for several barometer makers before setting up alone and subsequently traded from several addresses in King Street and Duke Street, Liverpool and died in 1860.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine original condition albeit with some minor discolouration/tarnishing; both setting hand mechanisms are operational. The thermometer is in good original condition. The case is in fine fine condition with faults limited to the carved crest having the tip of a leaf missing from the apex. Otherwise faults are very much limited to a few very minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH 10 INCH DIALI. Braham, Torquay, circa 1830The 10 inch circular silvered register with engraved basket of fruit and leafy scrolls to centre within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the ebony line-edged case with hygrometer to the swan neck pediment over bowfronted Fahrenheit scale mercury tube thermometer to the tapered upright, the rectangular base inset with a glazed spirit level signed I. BRAHAM, TORQUAY over cavetto moulded underside.109cm (43ins) high excluding finial. John Braham is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Torquay circa 1820-40. Banfield notes that he moved down from Liverpool during the early 19th century and became clockmaker to the Duchess of Clarence.Condition Report: Tube is intact and filled but has a small airlock at the top and is currently plugged. The mechanism is intact but will require setting-up; there is no setting pointer adjustment key present with the instrument. The register is in good condition with nice even silvering. The thermometer, hygrometer and spirit level are also in sound condition but with some mellowing to the silvered finishes. The case is generally in sound original condition; the pediment has losses to the mouldings applied to the swan-neck section and the upper hinge of the rear door is incomplete. Otherwise faults are limited to various minor bumps, scuffs, wear and age related blemishes including some bubbling to the veneers to the sides. Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TEN-INCH DIALJames Gatty, London, circa 1805The 10 inch star-centred circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass glazed bezel, the triple-line edged case with hydrometer to the swan neck pediment with adjustment square beneath, over arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer to the baluster-outline upright, the rounded base with recording hand setting key over glazed spirit level signed Ja's Gatty, No. 132 High Holborn, London.98cm (38.5ins) high excluding finial. James Gatty is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas English Barometers 1680-1860 working from 130 and 132 High Holborn. His exact dates or whether he started as an optician or immigrant glassblower are unknown, however a barometer by him was included in the sale of Sir William Chambers s furniture in 1796; a James Gattey is also recorded as working from 64 Tooley Street in 1802. Gatty is considered to be probably the most sought-after maker of early wheel barometers which tend to be of the finest quality.Condition Report: Tube is intact and filled but has airlocks and is currently plugged. The mechanism is intact but will require setting-up. The register is in good condition with some minor concentric discolouration only. The thermometer is also on good condition with some slight blooming to the silvered finish in places. The hygrometer is in similarly good condition with the adjustment fully operational; the spirit level at the base is also in good order albeit with some discolouration to the silvering. The case is generally in good original condition but has some small losses to the parquetry band bordering the lower edge of the pediment and some bruising to the rounded base (including some small veneer losses to the rear). Otherwise faults are very much limited to minor shrinkage, bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A LATE VICTORIAN LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-TYPE LABORATORY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERNegretti and Zambra, London, late 19th centuryThe instrument with slender cylindrical case pierced with a vertical slot to reveal the tube incorporating sliding Vernier collar reading against a silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches bordering the right hand side opposing millibar scale to the left, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right over engraved signature H. Negretti & Zambra, 1 Hatton Garden, 122 Regent St. W. & 39 Cornhill, London and applied mercury tube FAHRENHEIT thermometer with canted silvered scale and enclosed bulb to front, the base with cylindrical glass chamber enclosing mercury and incorporating inverted ivory level pointer to interior clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via a brass ring to top and base collar-bracket with triple securing screws onto a rectangular ogee moulded walnut panel with curved top and base and inset with a brass-bordered trade plate inscribed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA. METEOROLOGICAL, INST'T MAKERS, TO HER MAJESTY, 1 HATTON GARDEN E.C., 59 CORNHILL E.C., 122 REGENT ST. W., LONDON. to centre.The instrument 102cm (40ins) high; the wall panel 103cm (44ins) high, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings. This particular type of barometer provides an accurate reading hence was generally adopted for laboratory use throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Condition Report: Instrument is filled with mercury and provides a good reading with no apparent airlocks. The silvering to the scales has discolouration/mellowing, the Vernier slide is operational. The brass case is in sound condition but has patchy strong discolouration and wear to the original lacquered finishes. The back panel has some historic age related bumps, scuffs shrinkage and discolouration/blooming to the finish. Condition Report Disclaimer

TWO CASED ANEROID BAROMETER, COMPASS AND THERMOMETER COMPENDIUMSOne by J. Hicks, London, late 19th centuryThe first with 1.25 inch circular silvered register signed J. HICKS, MAKER, LONDON, 9143 and inscribed Compensated within concentric scale calibrated for barometric inches divided into twentieths and annotated with basic weather observations within outer altimeter scale calibrated in feet from 0 to 10,000 and divided for 100 foot intervals, the gilt pocket watch type case with suspension ring and rotating bezel with recording pointer to inside of glass, set in a silk lined morocco pair-shaped case inset with conforming small silvered dial compass opposing ivory scale Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale mercury tube thermometer to the inside of each of the two hinged front cover sections; the second with silvered plate measuring 2.75 by 4.25 inches fitted with glazed Bourdon pattern aneroid barometer with open centre within 1.5inch concentric barometric and rotating altimeter scales similarly calibrated and stamped MADE IN FRANCE set beside a conforming compass with recessed gilt on blued metal rose within scale calibrated for degrees, the upper edge of the plate applied with a FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE scale mercury tube thermometer and the lower edge inscribed PRECISION INSTRUMENT CASE, (2).The first 9cm (3.5ins) high by 7.5cm (3ins) wide (closed), the second 7.5cm (3ins) high by 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide. James Joseph Hicks is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Hatton Garden, London from 1861 until after 1900. He was a committed Catholic who presented various meteorological instruments to the Vatican receiving the title Knight Commander of St. Gregory in recognition for his services.Condition Report: The first (Hicks) has been 'bag tested' and the barometer mechanism responded to change in pressure. The dial has some very slight discolouration to the silvering and the case has discolouration and wear to the bezel. The outer edge and rear cover retain much of their original finish in 'fresh' condition albeit with some oxidation towards the margins and two slight areas of rubbing to the rear. The compass is in very similar condition; the thermometer has a broken tube but the scale is in good condition. The interior lining of the case is worn/discoloured but generally intact. the exterior has some staining and wear but the hinges are intact and the case clasp is present and operational.The barometer in the second compendium also responds positively to being 'bag tested'. The silvered scale has some noticeable tarnishing to the silvered scale particularly towards the outer edge. The compass scale is in similar condition and object is generally in dirty/neglected condition with overall spotting, discolouration and light wear to the silvered finishes. The thermometer tube is intact and in good condition. The silk lining to the lid of the case is faded and frayed along the rear edge. The hinge is present but the lid is not currently attached although the structure (rear rail) of the lid is intact hence re-attachment should be relatively straightforward. The exterior leather covering of the case is a little faded and has small loss which matches the size of the leaf of the hinge where it attaches to the lid otherwise is in good condition with only minor wear. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERComyns, London, circa 1835The 8 inch circular silvered star-centred register signed COMYNS, King Street, Chelsea within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the kingwood banded and ebony line-edged case with hygrometer to the swan neck pediment over bowfronted Fahrenheit scale mercury tube thermometer to the tapered upright, the rectangular base inset with a glazed spirit level over cavetto moulded underside.101cm (39.75ins) high. Henry Comyns is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 17 King's Road, Chelsea, London 1820-45.Condition Report: Tube is intact and filled but has a small airlock at the top and is currently plugged. The mechanism is intact but will require setting-up. The register is in fine condition with nice even silvering. The thermometer, hygrometer and spirit level are also in good condition. The case is generally in very good clean condition although the pediment is probably a restoration, otherwise faults are very much limited to a few minor bumps, scuffs and age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL AND BRASS INLAID MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERUnsigned, circa 1860The 8 inch circular silvered register with engraved rococo scrolls to centre within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the onion-top case inlaid in mother-of-pearl, brass and abalone shell with continuous delicate flowering foliage to borders, fitted with glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer to the tapered upright and with conforming inverted onion shaped base.97cm (38ins) high.Condition Report: Tube is filled but has airlocks, the mechanism is intact but will require setting up, there is no setting recording hand setting key present. Bothe the register and the thermometer are in fine condition. The case is in fine original condition with faults very much limited to a few very light age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A BRASS FORTIN-TYPE LABORATORY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERA. Gallenkamp and Company Limited, London, early 20th centuryThe instrument with slender cylindrical case with the upper section fitted with a glass sleeve enclosing silvered scale incorporating vertical slot to reveal the tube and sliding silvered Vernier slide reading against silvered scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right and millibars to the left, the upper margin inscribed No. 6728 and the lower signed A. GALLENKAMP & Co. LTD, LONDON, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right over applied mercury tube FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE thermometer with bulb set behind the scale, the base with cylindrical glass chamber enclosing mercury and incorporating inverted ivory level pointer to interior clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via a brass ring to top and base collar-bracket with triple securing screws onto a rectangular moulded walnut panel.The instrument 108cm (42.5ins) high; the back panel 103cm (44.5ins) high, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide.  Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Adolf Gallenkamp and Company Limited are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 2, 4 and 6 Cross Street, Finsbury, London 1880-1900 and continued trading from various addresses in Finsbury, London well into the 20th century.The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings. This particular type of barometer provides an accurate reading hence was generally adopted for laboratory use throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.Condition Report: Instrument is filled with mercury and provides a good reading with no apparent airlocks. The silvering to the scales is in good condition with minor discolouration/mellowing and the Vernier slide is operational. The brass case is in good condition although has probably been polished at some point (original lacquer removed) and the finish is now generally a little dull/oxidised and dirty. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN OAK MERCURY 'ADMIRAL FITZROY'S STORM BAROMETER'Negretti and Zambra, London, circa 1870The arched bevel-glazed single ceramic Vernier scale to the right of the large bore mercury tube calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated ADD ONE TENTH FOR, EACH HUNDRED, FEET ABOVE, THE SEA over PATENT No. 2809 and with signature NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, INSTRUMENT MAKERS, TO HER MAJESTY, HOLBORN VIADUCT E.C., 122 REGENT ST. W, & 45 CORNHILL E.C., LONDON to upper margin, the apex of the arch further inscribed ADMIRAL FITZROY'S, STORM BAROMETER., the trunk with Vernier setting squares to throat above applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit scale thermometer further signed NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON to upper margin and with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the base with rectangular ogee moulded cistern cover over conforming base moulding with level adjustment screw to underside.102cm (40ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Negretti & Zambra are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1850 when a partnership between Enrico Negretti and Joseph Warren Zambra was formed. The firm became one of the most prolific makers of scientific instruments and continued trading well into the 20th century.The current lot is an example of a Fishery or Sea Coast storm barometer devised by Admiral Robert Fitzroy in the 1860`s to aid mariners in the forecasting of storms. Interestingly the scale only incorporates one Vernier scale (rather than usual the double scale) hence recording daily change in barometric pressure would have had to be done by taking notes rather than using the second scale. Fitzroy lobbied the Board of Trade resulting in this type of barometer being supplied (at public expense) to many coastal communities for display in a prominent public space. In addition to this The Royal Lifeboat Institution installed these barometers into each of its stations and the Duke of Northumberland (in association with the British Meteorological Society) erected several on the coast of Northumberland. By 1864 over 80 barometers had been installed by the Board of Trade and a further 14 by the Duke of Northumberland with their usefulness fully appreciated in Fitzroy's Meteorological Office Report published that year.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks and both Vernier slide is fully operational. The scales have some slight overall crazing and the left panel of the scale has a small hairline crack across the top right hand corner. The thermometer is in good working condition however the scale has overall stained crazing. The case is in good original condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN CARVED OAK MERCURY STICK BAROMETERW. Aronsberg and Company, Manchester, third quarter of the 19th centuryWith foliate scroll carved concave-hipped break-arch upstand and moulded cornice over leaf-carved surround for the rectangular bevel-glazed double ceramic Vernier scales, each calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated 10 A.M YESTERDAY and 10 A.M TO DAY, and signed W. Aronsberg & Co., Manchester across the upper margin, the trunk with applied floral motif and Vernier setting squares flanked by scroll-carved corbels to throat above applied glazed mercury tube FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE scale thermometer decorated with further leafy crests to both the upper and lower rails, the base of shaped cartouche outline applied with generous leafy scroll carved domed cistern cover with level adjustment square to underside.108cm (42.5ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. William Aronsberg (and Company) is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working first from 3 Lever Street, Manchester 1864-68 then 12 Victoria Street 1868-96.The current lot is provided with two scales to allow change in barometric pressure to be recorded as designed by Admiral Fitzroy for his 'storm barometers' which he devised in around 1857. Condition Report: Instrument is filled with no apparent bubbles or airlocks to the mercury column. The register plates are in fine original condition as is the thermometer; both Vernier slides are operational. The case is in fine original condition with only very minor bumps, scuffs and age related wear. The level adjustment screw to the underside is a little bent. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALP. Bregazzi, Nottingham, circa 1840The 12 inch star-centred circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the ebony and box line-edged case with hydrometer to the swan neck pediment over arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer to the baluster-outline upright, the rounded base with recording hand setting key over glazed spirit level signed P. Bregazzi, Nottingham.114cm (45ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Peter Bregazzi is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a 'carver and gilder, looking glass maker' working from Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham circa 1840-43.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer has very slight tarnishing to the silvering otherwise is in fine condition. The case is in good overall condition with the only notable faults being loss of the small section of moulding to the left hand side of the pediment and the rear door is a replacement. There is also some slight bubbling/lifting and bruising to the curved veneers lining the edges otherwise faults are limited to minor shrinkage, discolouration and wear commensurate with age and use.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH SIX-INCH DIALAdie, Liverpool, circa 1850The 6 inch concentric collar-centred circular silvered register signed ADIE, Optician, Liverpool within scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with leaf carved crest over slender scroll-edged trunk applied with a bowfronted glazed silvered Centigrade scale mercury thermometer, the shaped base with recording hand setting key flanked by further C-scrolls.96.5cm (38ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Richard Adie was the son of the celebrated Scottish instruments maker Alexander Adie who is recorded in Goodison, Nicholas English BAROMETERS 1680-1860 as born 1774 and apprenticed to his uncle, the eminent Scottish instrument maker John Miller, in 1789. Alexander Adie was particularly noted for his meteorological instruments and is perhaps best known as the inventor of the Sympiesometer in 1818. In recognition of his work he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1819. He was appointed optician to William IV and later Queen Victoria and took one of his sons, John, into partnership in 1835. Two of his other sons set up businesses; Richard (the maker of the current lot) in Liverpool form 1837 and Patrick in London from 1846. Unfortunately John Adie was prone to fits of despondency' which resulted in him shooting himself in 1857, Alexander Adie died the following year - no doubt expediated by the stress of his son's demise. Richard Adie subsequently spent a lot of time in Edinburgh looking after the business of Adie and Son up until his death in 1881.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in fine condition with the only notable fault being a small section of half-round moulding missing from the lower edge of the right hand side of the pediment. The upper hinge of the rear door has become detached from the door however this does not prevent the door from being secured shut. Faults are otherwise very much limited to very minor bumps, scuffs and other vert slight age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALJ. Ronchetti, Manchester, circa 1830The 12 inch circular silvered star-centred register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the finely figured case with hydrometer to the rounded pediment over arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the baluster-outline upright, the rounded base with recording hand setting key over glazed spirit level signed J. Ronchetti, 43 Market Street, Manchester.113cm (44.5ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The current lot is probably by either Joshua or John B. Ronchetti who are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as brothers working initially alongside their father, Charles Joshua Ronchetti, then in partnership from 1830-52. They initially worked from 4 Cateaton Street from 1830 before relocating to 43 Market Street until 1852 when Joseph Casartelli took over the business.   Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition; the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in fine clean condition with faults limited to slight bubbling to the edge veneers to the upper right of the dial and minor fading.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Y AN EARLY VICTORIAN MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID ROSEWOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERA. Pastorelli, London, circa 1830The 8 inch circular silvered register with engraved rococo scrolls to centre within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case inlaid in mother-of-pearl with bands of bird inhabited flowering foliage borders and fitted with hygrometer to the swan neck pediment over bowfronted Fahrenheit scale mercury tube thermometer to the tapered upright, the rectangular base inset with a glazed spirit level signed A. Pastorelli, 4 Cross St. Hatton Garden over cavetto moulded underside.104cm (41ins) high. Anthony Pastorelli is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 4 Cross Street, Hatton Garden, London 1829-40 and the 1842-46.Condition Report: The tube is missing however the pulley and setting pointer mechanisms are present although there is no key. The barometer hand is incomplete and the scale is a little dull/tarnished. The thermometer is intact but the tube is probably a replacement and the scales have noticeable discolouration/tarnishing. The hygrometer is lacking its glass and wheat beard and the silvering has some discolouration and wear. The spirit level has also has some slight discolouration to the silvering otherwise is in good original condition. The case is missing its mouldings from the face of the 'swan neck' which appears to have been later faced in rosewood veneer which is also now chipped to the right hand scroll. The left hand side cornice moulding is missing as is the moulding previously applied to the upper edge of the moulding to the case. Otherwise case is in good original condition with faults limited to relatively minor bumps, scuffs and wear commensurate with age and use. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN CARVED OAK MERCURY STICK BAROMETERDollond, London, third quarter of the 19th centuryWith foliate scroll carved upstand and egg-and-dart moulded cornice over leaf-carved surround for the rectangular bevel-glazed double ivory Vernier scales flanking the large bore mercury tube, each calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the upper margins annotated 10 A.M Yesterday and 10 A.M To Day beneath signature DOLLOND. LONDON, the trunk with carved shield and Vernier setting squares flanked by scroll-carved corbels to throat above applied glazed mercury tube FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE scale thermometer decorated with further leafy crests to both the upper and lower rails, the base of shaped cartouche outline applied with generous leafy scroll carved cistern cover incorporating twin finials to shoulders and with level adjustment square to underside.114cm (45ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Peter Dollond is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1680-1860 as born 1730 and died 1820. He was the son of John Dollond, a Huguenot silk weaver and started business as an optician in 1750. He was joined by his father in 1752 until his death in 1761, and then by his brother, John, until his death in 1804. The family businesss was continued by Peter Dollond's nephew, George Huggins, who changed his surname to Dollond. George Dollond became instrument maker to William IV and Queen Victoria, exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and died 1856.The current lot is provided with two scales to allow change in barometric pressure to be recorded as designed by Admiral Fitzroy for his 'storm barometers' which he devised in around 1857. Condition Report: Instrument is filled with no apparent bubbles or airlocks to the mercury column. The register plates are in fine original condition with very minimal yellowing/discolouration to the ivory; both Vernier slides are operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in fine original condition with only very minor bumps, scuffs and age related wear.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-TYPE LABORATORY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERM. Pillischer, London, circa 1870The instrument with slender cylindrical case pierced with a vertical slot to reveal the tube incorporating sliding Vernier collar reading against a scale calibrated in barometric inches bordering the left hand side opposing signature M. Pillischer, 88 New Bond St. London to the right, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right over applied mercury tube FAHR'T and CENT'E thermometer to front, the base with part-glazed cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via a brass top and base collar-brackets onto a rectangular ogee moulded mahogany panel with curved top and base.The instrument 103cm (40.5ins) high; the wall panel 112cm (44ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Moritz Pillischer is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from 398 Oxford Street 1851-53 then 88 New Bond Street, London 1854-87. He was succeeded by his Nephew, Jacob.The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings. This particular type of barometer provides an accurate reading hence was generally adopted for laboratory use throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.Condition Report: The tube is filled with mercury however the level is reading low (approx. 3ins) and when tipped the column stops short by around this amount indication that there is air in the tube above the mercury column. The Vernier slide is fully operational and the thermometer is in original working condition although the silvered scale is dirty/discoloured. The case retains old (probably original) lacquer finish with light to moderate patchy wear and discolouration. The wooded backboard is in good original condition albeit with a few bumps, scuffs and other very minor blemishes commensurate with age and use. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERTroughton and Simms, London, circa 1830With concave-sided upstand and cavetto cornice over glazed rectangular canted silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Troughton, and Simms, LONDON to upper margin, the trunk with Vernier adjustment square to throat over applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale thermometer with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the rounded base applied with circular disc cistern cover and with level adjustment screw to underside.105cm (37.5ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The partnership between Edward Troughton and William Simms is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as formed in 1826 and operating primarily from addresses in Fleet Street, London. Edward died in 1835 followed by William in 1860; the business was subsequently continued by their successors until 1922 when the name was changed to Cooke, Troughton and Simms.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks. The scales are in fine condition with minimal discolouration/mellowing to the scales and the Vernier slide is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in very fine condition with visible faults very much limited to a very small veneer chip where the trunk meets the rounded section at the base. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY BOWFRONTED MERCURY STICK BAROMETERA. Abraham, Liverpool, mid 19th centuryWith concave-sided upstand and cavetto cornice over rectangular bow-glazed silvered double Vernier scale flanking the large-bore tube each calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations beneath inscription Yesterday, Noon to upper left opposing signature A. Abraham, Liverpool to upper right, the ebony line-edged trunk of the same bowed profile incorporating twin Vernier setting squares to throat over applied glazed mercury tube Fahrenheit and Reaumur scale thermometer with ogee moulded crests to the upper and lower rails, the base with turned half vase cistern cover flanked by ebony diamond lozenge line strung canted angles over cavetto moulded underside incorporating level adjustment screw.94.5cm (37.25ins) high. Abraham Abraham (and Company) are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from several addresses in Liverpool 1817-75. Banfield describes them as 'important makers' who exhibited at the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in 1851.The current lot is provided with two scales to allow change in barometric pressure to be recorded as designed by Admiral Fitzroy for his 'storm barometers' which he devised in around 1857. Condition Report: The tube is filled, the column will rise when the instrument is tilted but stops just short of the top of the tube indicating that there is a small amount of air present. The silvering to the scales has oxidised hence now have a mellow pewter-like tone otherwise they are in fine original condition with both Vernier slides in working order. The thermometer also has some even overall mellowing/discolouration to the silvering otherwise is in fine original condition. The case is missing three very short runs of mouldings around the top edge of the base moulding to the left just beneath the cistern cover; the cistern also cover has a small hairline crack otherwise case is in fine condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A REGENCY MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALDominic Bolongero, Manchester, early 19th centuryThe 12 inch circular silvered register centred with engraved urn-surmounted foliate scrollwork and calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass thick bevel glazed bezel, the ebony and box line-edged case with hydrometer to the rounded pediment over arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the baluster-outline upright, the rounded base with recording hand setting key over glazed spirit level signed Dominic Bologero, No. 2, old Millgate, Manchester.111cm (43.5ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Dominic Bolongaro is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a 'carver, gilder and print seller' who came to Manchester from Tavernerio, near Lake Como, Italy in around 1787. After initially working for Vincent Zanetti he set up business alone. He worked from 2 Old Millgate, Manchester 1817-30, 14 Market Street 1832-33 then finally 32 Market Street 1834-48. He went into partnership with son Peter in 1848, who subsequently succeeded him and ran the business until 1883.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in good condition with some slight mellowing/tarnishing to the silvering; the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in sound original condition with only notable faults limited to some small losses to the ebony edge stringing and some localised cracking lifting to the edge veneered to the rounded section of the base. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor shrinkage, discolouration and wear commensurate with age and use.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE III SATINWOOD MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TEN-INCH DIALFrancis Anone, London, circa 1805The 10 inch star-centred circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the kingwood banded and boxwood line-edged case with hydrometer to the pediment with adjustment square beneath, over arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer to the baluster-outline upright, the rounded base with recording hand setting key over glazed spirit level signed Fran's Anone, No. 26, Holborn, LONDON.99cm (39ins) high excluding finial. Francis Anone is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from several address in Holborn circa 1800-20 including number 26 from 1802 to 1808.Condition Report: The tube is filled but has some small airlocks, it is currently plugged for transport. The mechanism is complete and in working condition however will require setting up. The register is in good condition with good silvering, there are two screws for securing the plate to the case missing at the centre and another to the lower margin. The thermometer has some slight mellowing to the silvering otherwise is in good condition. The hygrometer is also in good condition with the adjustment fully operational; the spirit level at the base is also in good order. The rear door has a loss to the upper left hand corner (does not affect the operation or visual qualities of the instrument. The pediment is a 19th century replacement (was probably originally fitted with a swan-neck pediment) and the left hand side is missing its cornice moulding. Case is otherwise in presentable original condition with some historic shrinkage cracks, bumps and scuffs and slight veneer chips to the rear edge of the curved base. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN 'GIANT' MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH EIGHTEEN-INCH DIALDuncan, Aberdeen, mid 19th centuryThe 18 inch circular silvered register engraved with terrestrial sphere to centre and signed DUNCAN, 92, UNION STREET, Aberdeen within concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass convex glazed bezel, the ebony line-edged case with hydrometer to the swan neck pediment over bowfronted glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale mercury thermometer with cavetto-moulded surmounted upper and lower rails to the tapered upright, the rectangular base with recording hand setting key over rectangular glazed spirit level incorporating fine foliate scroll decoration to the plate and with cavetto moulded underside beneath.143.5cm (56.5ins) high excluding brass vase finial, 51cm (20ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Two makers with the surname Duncan are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working in Aberdeen during the mid 19th century, both of whom are probably related. The first, James Duncan, is noted as working circa 1845-65 whilst the second, William Duncan, is recorded as operating from 46 Dee Street in 1841 and then 92 Union Street 1842-49.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer is in fine condition. The case is in fine condition with only noticeable issue being a shrinkage crack towards the lower left hand margin of the dial otherwise faults very much limited to very minor bumps, scuffs and other very slight age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

A WILLIAM IV/EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERCrichton, London, circa 1835The arched glazed silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath signature Crichton, 112 Leadenhall St., London to the right hand side opposing mercury tube Fahr't and Reau'r scale thermometer positioned to the left, with arched slender moulded surround over exposed tube to the trunk incorporating Vernier adjustment square to the trunk, the rounded base with hemispherical cistern cover and level adjustment screw to underside. 93.5cm (36.75ins) high. John Crichton is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as working from 112 Leadenhall Street, London, 1834-65.Condition Report: The tube is filled with no apparent airlocks. The scale/register plate has some slight discolouration to the upper left of the arch otherwise is in good original condition with fine clear engraving and even silvering. The thermometer is in good condition. The case is in fine condition with the only noticeable fault being a small section of replaced moulding to the lower left corner of the surround. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor age related shrinkage, bumps and scuffs. Condition Report Disclaimer

A JAPANNED AND LACQUERED BRASS FORTIN-TYPE MERCURY STICK 'MOUNTAIN' BAROMETER Pasterelli and Rapkin, London, early 20th centuryThe instrument with slender cylindrical case pierced with a vertical slot to reveal the tube incorporating sliding Vernier collar reading against a scale calibrated in barometric inches ranging from 20 up to 32.5 inches to the right hand margin opposing millibar scale to the left, the shaft with Vernier adjustment disc to right and engraved signature PASTORELLI & RAPKIN, 46 HATTON GARDEN, LONDON to centre over applied mercury tube Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale thermometer with canted scale and enclosed bulb to front, the base with cylindrical glass chamber enclosing mercury and incorporating inverted ivory level pointer to interior clamped between horizontal plates over cylindrical cistern and adjustment screw to base, mounted via a brass ring to top and base collar-bracket with triple securing screws onto a rectangular moulded mahogany panel with curved top and base.The instrument 102cm (40ins) high; the wall panel 105cm (45.5ins) high, 9cm (3.5ins) wide. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The firm of Pastorelli and Rapkin are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as being established in 1872 as a prolific maker of barometers of all types of barometers who worked from 61 Hatton Garden and 7 Great Warner Street, London in 1872 and then 46 Hatton Garden from 1873. The firm was incorporated as a Limited Company in 1901 and was still trading (in various guises) until 1988.The current lot is made to the principles laid down by Nicholas Fortin (1750-1831) and incorporates a glazed cistern so that the level can be calibrated via the adjustment screw to the base against an inverted conical ivory cone in the cistern in order to obtain consistency in the readings. This particular type of barometer provides an accurate reading hence was generally adopted for laboratory use throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. The scale of the present lot is unusual in that it ranges from 20 up to 32.5 inches rather than the usual circa 26.5 to 32 inches. The facility of being able to read particularly low pressures is indicative of an instrument intended for use at high altitudes hence instruments that incorporate this feature are sometimes referred to as 'mountain barometers'.Condition Report: Instrument is filled with mercury and provides a good reading with no apparent airlocks and the Vernier slide is operational. The brass case is in sound condition but has patchy strong discolouration and wear to the original lacquered finishes. The back panel is in good condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIALG. Ronchetti, Manchester, circa 1800The 12 inch circular silvered register centred with Prince-of-Wales surmounted rococo scroll engraved cartouche within scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the ebony and box triple line-edged case with hydrometer to the swan neck pediment over arch glazed silvered Fahrenheit scale spirit thermometer to the baluster-outline upright, the rounded base with recording hand setting key over glazed spirit level signed G. Ronchetti, No. 51, Spear Street, Manchester.114cm (45ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. A G. Ronchetti does not appear to be separately listed by Banfield however his is probably closely associated or related to the well known maker of stick, angle and wheel barometers Baptista Ronchetti who is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Spear Street Manchester from 1785 and then later at 15 High Street until around 1810.Condition Report: Tube is filled with no obvious airlocks, the float mechanism etc. is intact and operational however will probably require setting-up/calibration. The dial/register is in fine condition with no visible faults and the setting hand mechanism is operational. The thermometer has very slight tarnishing to the silvering otherwise is in fine condition. The case is in clean condition with only minimal bumps, scuffs and faults commensurate with a very easy life.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETERC. Tagliabue, London, circa 1825The 8 inch circular silvered register engraved with an urn over foliate scrolls and signed signed C. Tagliabue, 28, Cross Str't, Hatton Garden, LONDON to centre with concentric scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations set behind cast brass convex glazed bezel, the kingwood banded and ebony line-edged case with swan neck pediment over bowfronted Centigrade scale mercury tube thermometer to the baluster outline upright and recording hand adjustment square to the rounded base.98cm (38.5ins) high. Caesar Tagliabue is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Hatton Garden, London 1822-46 including 28 Cross Street 1822-29.Condition Report: Tube is intact and filled but has a small airlock at the top and is currently plugged. The mechanism is intact but will require setting-up. The register is in fine condition with nice even silvering. The thermometer is in good condition with some minor spotting to the silvering. The case is generally in very good original clean condition with faults very much limited to a few minor bumps, scuffs and age related blemishes. Condition Report Disclaimer

Y A VICTORIAN CARVED ROSEWOOD MERCURY STICK BAROMETER WITH VISIBLE CISTERNJ. Franks, Manchester, third quarter of the 19th centuryWith a scallop and leaf scroll carved upstand and two-tier cavetto moulded cornice over conforming surround for the rectangular bevel-glazed double ivory Vernier scales flanking the large bore mercury tube, each calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations, the lower margins annotated 10 A.M YESTERDAY and 10 A.M TO DAY and with signature J. FRANKS, 44 MARKET STREET, MANCHESTER to upper margin, the trunk with Vernier setting squares flanked by scroll-carved corbels to throat above applied glazed mercury tube FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE scale thermometer decorated with stylised leaf carved ogee mouldings to both the upper and lower rails, the rectangular base with inverted corbels to upper corners over bevel-glazed panel bordered by carved lappet leaf surround enclosing visible bulb cistern, Bunten air trap and restriction damper within an ivory lined recess, the underside with inverted swan neck-shaped pendant crest. 105.5cm (41.5ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. A J. Franks is not recorded as working in Manchester during the latter half of the 19th century in the usual sources however a Ben Franks is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from Market Street, Manchester circa 1880-1900 as well as at Hull and 39 Piccadilly, Hanley.The current lot is provided with two scales to allow change in barometric pressure to be recorded as designed by Admiral Fitzroy for his 'storm barometers' which he devised in around 1857. The feature of visible cistern of the current lot is unusual as is the use of a bulb cistern (rather than a sealed diaphragm arrangement).Condition Report: The tube is in good condition and filled with no air traps and only slight 'greying; to the tube at the damper restriction and air trap. The Vernier scales are undamaged but have overall greyish staining/discolouration to both panels; the Vernier sliders are both operational. The thermometer scale has some slight scratching around a securing screw to the left hand corner of the ivory scale otherwise is in fine original condition. The ivory lining to the glazed cistern recess has noticeable staining to the base panel and mush lesser discolouration to the other panels. The case is in sound original condition with relatively light bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and age related wear; the carved shell crest is probably a later addition.  Condition Report Disclaimer

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