A rare Victorian walnut self-recording aneroid barometer, L Casella London, c1880, the timepiece with chain fusee movement with shouldered plates driving the barograph drum, that instrument on a substantial brass bed with columns and bubble level, the architectural case with glazed fall front flanked by pilasters, on stepped plinth with hinged flap in the top and two panelled doors to the back, pendulum and clock and case keys, and an early Victorian Elizabethan oak wall bracket, probably to the design of Thomas Johnson of Lichfield, 1836-40, the shelf and apron carved with leaves and strapwork, the volute supports with pendants, overall height 78cm; shelf 28 x 97cm (2) (Bracket) Commissioned for the Heath House by John Burton Philips For several similar instruments by contemporary British makers, see Collins (P R) - Barographs, 2002, chapter 1, in which the terms 'self recording barometer' and 'barograph' are discussed Condition ReportA high quality instrument in good original condition. Case a little splashed with paint. Mechanisms untried but no reason to suspect they are defective. Sold with copy of a receipt for overhauling "English clock and barograph set in a mahogany (sic) case made by Casella" dated December 1983
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A retro 1960`s mid 20th century twin door teak bookcase with two glass sliding doors and shelf, with an additional cupboard space at the bottom with two wooden sliding doors. The bookcase measures approx 84x91x34cm. It appears in overall good conditions with minor wear commensurate with age. Measures approx: 84cm x 91cm x 34cm
A mid century mahogany secretaire office desk. The desk having a pull out desk top with metal handles over a shelf and a twin facade single drawer with a gallery back. The twin drawer facade having campaign style brass handles. An additional storage space to the left of the desk. Measures 90cm x 93cm x 55cm.
Love - De Capo US 1st press MONO record LP EKL 4005 A-1A and B-1B EX The vinyl is in excellent condition and has a glossy sheen The vinyl has one very light mark The labels are spotless and no sign of the record having been played . The sleeve is in very good plus condition and has clear writing on the spine There is a little shelf wear on the bottom edge but no seam splits. The inner sleeve is in excellent condition and has no issues
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