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![China ? Godden (Geoffrey A.), Oriental Export Market Porcelain [?], first edition, 1979, h/b, d/j, tipped-in autographed book](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/594fd030-0d04-4570-94fb-ae3900e0087d/9a699d9c-e75a-4c5e-9eae-ae40010ecaef/468x382.jpg)
Lot 83
China ? Godden (Geoffrey A.), Oriental Export Market Porcelain [?], first edition, 1979, h/b, d/j, tipped-in autographed bookplate, 4to, (1); Sotheby & Co:~ Catalogue of the Well-Known Collection of Chinese Ceramics & Persian Pottery/The Property of the late Dr. Lindley M. Scott, Wilbraham House, S.W., 4th July, 1945, original wrappers, 8vo, (1); Christie?s and other auction catalogues, including the Hervouët Collection: Part II, (10); Crossman (Carl) ,The Decorative Arts of The China Trade, first edition, 1991, h/b, d/j, 4to, (1); Soame Jenyns, Japanese Porcelain, (1); Sir Harry Garner, Oriental Blue & White Porcelain, (1); Wang (Loretta), The Chinese Purse: Embroidered Purses of The Ch'ing Dynasty, 1986, d/j, h/b, 4to, (1); Transactions of the Oriental Ceramic Society, (1); Troubetzkoy Collection of Chinese Jades, volume I, h/b, d/j, 4to, (1); etc., [24]
Lot 32
A VICTORIAN OAK CASED MERCURY MINER'S STICK BAROMETERUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYWith canted glazed ceramic Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to the right opposing mercury Fahrenheit scale to the left over inscribed serial number No 5991 to lower margin, set behind rectangular glass secured via brass plate bezel, the substantial rectangular section case with shallow-arch top over Vernier adjustment square to throat, chamfered angles to trunk and squared-off base.94cm (37ins) high, 9cm (3.5ins) wide. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Miner's pit barometers were adopted during 1860's to assist with the possible prediction of an explosion in coal mine due to anecdotal evidence indicating a pressure drop prior to such events. The Mines Regulations Act of 1872 sought to formalise their use stating 'After dangerous gas has been found in a mine, a barometer and thermometer shall be placed above ground in a conspicuous position near the entrance to the mine'.
Lot 34
A VICTORIAN OAK MERCURY 'ADMIRAL FITZROY'S STORM BAROMETER'NEGRETTI AND ZAMBRA, LONDON, CIRCA 1870The arched bevel-glazed double ceramic Vernier scales flanking 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 and No. 378 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, 11, HATTON GARDEN, &, CORNHILL 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, 13cm (5ins) wide. Provenance: The exhibition collection of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. 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: Instrument is generally in fine original condition with the tube filled with mercury with no air present. The barometer scales are undamaged. The thermometer scale is also in good original condition although the ceramic scale has a few light spots of browning mainly towards the edges. The case is in fine original unrestored condition with faults very much limited to a few minor bumps, scuffs, age related grime and tarnishing to the lacquered brass fittings hence can be described as having genuine light age-related patina. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 50
A VICTORIAN CARVED OAK AND WALNUT ANEROID WHEEL BAROMETERI.P CUTTS, SUTTON AND SONS, SHEFFIELD, LATE 19th CENTURYThe 8 inch circular glazed ceramic register decorated with a Celtic rosette and inscribed I.P CUTTS, SUTTON, DIVISION ST. SHEFFIELD to centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations together with Admiral Fitzroy's FALLS and RISES annotations and inscribed ANEROID BAROMETER to lower margin, set behind glazed cast brass bezel incorporating recording hand to glass, the case with vase finial to the anthemion carved crest over architectural cornice and pair of collared Ionic columns flanking a glazed ceramic Fahr't and Cent'e scale alcohol thermometer, the lower section of lyre form with lappet=leaf border to dial flanked by stylised leaf carved ears over strapwork panelled base with an inverted swan-neck pendant crest.104cm (41ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide. Provenance: The retail stock of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. J.P. Cutts, Sutton and Son are recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 43 Division Street, Sheffield and 14 Bridge Road, Lambeth, London 1845-69.
Lot 51
A LATE VICTORIAN CARVED OAK ANEROID WHEEL BAROMETERR. AND J. BECK, LONDON, CIRCA 1895The 8 inch circular glazed ceramic register decorated with a rosette and inscribed R & J. BECK LTD, 68 Cornhill, LONDON to centre within scale calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations, set behind glazed cast brass bezel incorporating recording hand to glass, the case with tied laurel infill to the shaped pediment over upright applied with glazed ceramic FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE scale mercury thermometer applied with an eagle to upper rail flanked by carved earls, the lower section with swan-neck pediment over rectangular panel for the dial incorporating leaf-carved spandrel infill above shield and leafy scroll carved base terminating with an inverted swan-neck pendant crest.104cm (41ins) high, 30.5cm (12ins) wide. Provenance: The retail stock of Barometer World Museum, Merton, Devon. Richard and Joseph Beck who is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as first working from 31 Cornhill 1867-80 and then 68 Cornhill from 1868. They were best known for supplying microscopes and other optical instruments which were presumably constructed in their factory at Lister Works, Kentish Town, Holloway, East London. Banfield further notes that they often signed their instruments 'R & J Beck Ltd' from 1894.
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