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A fine second half of the 18th century brass-mounted mahogany stick barometer with hygrometer and thermometerGeorge Adams, No.60 Fleet Street, London. Instrument Maker to his MajestyThe arched case with adjustable wheatear hygrometer set above a hinged glazed hood door over a long trunk terminating in a hemispherical cistern cover, the centre of the trunk inset with an imposing mercury thermometer behind a hinged glazed door, the flat bulb measuring 3 inches in length and registering against a scale marked from 25 to 95 degrees, the lower numerals bracketed as 'WINTER', the upper bracketed as 'SUMMER', the signed silvered dial above reading from 28-31 inches and with manual vernier scale, with three weather predictions. 108cms (42 1/2ins) high (1)Footnotes:George Adams was arguably the best known and respected maker of scientific instruments in the latter half of the 18th century. King George III appointed Adams to be his Mathematical Instrument Maker in 1760, and about 20% of the Royal Collection emanated from his Fleet Street workshop. The firm passed to George's son, George Junior and then to Dudley. Perhaps his most iconic instrument is the silver 'New Universal' microscope formed in solid silver now on display at the Science Museum, dating to about the same time as the current lot, 1763.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A very rare first half of the 19th century Scottish burr maple bow-fronted stick barometer with sliding bar for relative day recordingsAdie & Son, EdinburghThe Biedermeier-style case with rectangular cornice over a brass plaque with sliding bar to alternately reveal 'Yesterday' or 'Today', the trunk with two ivory recording knobs and terminating in a plinth cistern cover with inset ivory float for zero-ing purposes, the signed silvered dial with twin scales and verniers reading from 26 to 31 inches. 109cms (42 1/2ins) high (1)Footnotes:The Adie family supplied laboratories and the thriving scientific community in Scotland in the first half of the 19th century with the best instruments that money could buy. Such was Alexander Adie's standing in the scientific community, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 1819. He took his son John into partnership in 1835 while based at 58 Princes Street. After 9 years they moved just four doors along the road. In 1857 Richard Adie took over the firm, although he continued to trade under the earlier name. In 1877 the firm moved to 37 Hanover Street. Their work is always of the highest quality. Alexander is probably best known for his invention of the sympiesometer in 1818.The pared-down elegance and use of light burr maple in the current lot is an echo of the Biedermeier style prevalent in Europe in the 1820-40 period, proving that the firm were well aware of the latest European fashions.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP Y ФTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A good late 18th century mahogany stick barometer with hygrometer and thermometerBenjamin Martin, LondonThe arched case surmounted by an engraved hygrometer scale read via a fancy blued steel hand, over carved decoration and canted front angles, the long trunk with visible tube framed by a moulded edge terminating in a hemispherical cistern cover, the signed silvered dial mounted with a mercury thermometer and manual vernier reading against a 27 to 31 inch scale, with seven weather predictions. 97cms (38ins) high (1)Footnotes:Benjamin Martin described this type of barometer as a 'Triple Weather Glass' or 'Aerometrum Magnum'. Perhaps it's finest attribute is the improved hygrometer which works by means of an extended gut line mounted at the rear of the case, one end is fixed and the other is held under tension via a spring loaded rack and pinion set-up. Martin (1704-1782) was a skilled scientific instrument maker, after establishing a school in Chichester during his late twenties, from 1738 onwards he went on to present lectures and demonstrations on experimental philosophy to audiences in Reading, Bristol, Bath and London. From 1756 he returned to London where he worked as an optician and made scientific instruments and globes. He was also an author covering topics such as natural philosophy, theology, mathematics, language and geography. On 14th January 1782, Joshua Lover Martin applied for a patent which was to produce a revolution in manufactuing: it was for the process of tude-drawing. Unfortunately by the time the patent was granted on 28th March, his father Benjamin, whose invention it was, had died - bankrupt.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A STICK BAROMETER WITH NAME "A. COMITTI & SON, LONDON"

George III mahogany stick barometer, N. Davidson Dunse, the arched pediment above the signed brass dial and weather gauge above the long trunk and cover to the base, 103cm high

COMITTI; a reproduction inlaid oak cased stick barometer, with brass urn finial and silvered dial, height 96cm. 

A Negretti & Zambra stick barometer, the two section white enamel dial housed in an ebonised mahogany case, 103cm highCondition report: Small areas of ebonised paint missingTube filled with pink liquid (visible in images)

A Griffin & George mahogany cased stick barometer, F293, 19cm wide, 15cm deep, 128 cm high

A marine type stick barometer by A Gallenkamp & Co. Limited of London, no.4294, housed in a glazed mahogany wall mounted case, overall length 126cm

A late 19th century burr-walnut mercury stick barometer/ thermometer, by A. Carr, Belfast, 95cm

OAK STICK BAROMETER

A Negretti and Zambra oak stick barometer, an admiral fitzroy barometer, a german wall clock - restoration needed

A modern stick barometer, with thermometer, on a mahogany backboard, 8.5 by 8 by 105cm high.

L Dixey of Brighton - a Victorian figured walnut cased stick barometer, having signed ivory scale and further thermometer dial, the polished case with applied scroll mouldings, h.101cm

Mrs Janet Taylor, 104 The Minories, London - a Victorian rosewood stick barometer, having signed ivory scale and neighbouring ivory thermometer dial to a plain case, 97cm.Note: Janet Taylor (1804-1870) was one of only a handful of women working as scientific instrument makers in 19th century London and established her own Nautical Academy at 104 Minories in the 1830s. She invented and patented a 'Mariner's Calculator' in 1834 to establish the true time and altitude while at sea, which unfortunately was turned down by the Admiralty for being too delicate for the 'clumsy fingers of seamen' . Nevertheless her many publications and inventions garnered her awards from the kings of Prussia and Holland, as well as the Pope for her contribution to the maritime community, and the Admiralty awarded her a Civil List pension towards the end of her life. A night telescope made by Taylor is in the Greenwich National Maritime Museum, and other works are held in science museums and library collections around the world. Condition report: No mercury in main tube.Some greying to ivory scale.All rosewood excellent.

A George III style mahogany stick barometer, with dial signed Comitti & Son, London, 20th century; and a mahogany aneroid wheel barometer signed Comitti of London, 20th century (2)

George III inlaid mahogany and cross banded stick barometer, by H. Pyefinch, London, with engraved silvered register plate reading from 27 to 31-inches of pressure with manual vernier, signed, H.90cmHenry Pyefinch is recorded as working at Cornhill London from 1763 to 1790.

G H AGOSTI, FALMOUTH, A MAHOGANY STICK SHIPS BAROMETER, THE DOOR TO THE IVORY DIAL BEARING A MERCURY THERMOMETER, THE BRASS MERCURY WELL WITH ADJUSTMENT KNOB BELOW. H 104cms.

Late Victorian carved walnut stick barometer, anonymous, the white ceramic scale printed for 10am Yesterday and 10am To Day with Remarks, flanking partially exposed main tube and twin verniers, the moulded figured trunk with ogee-arched carved flowerhead decorated pediment and carved wings over mercury thermometer and carved cistern cover, 102cm high Condition: Missing one wooden Vernier adjusting knob, otherwise sound - **General condition consistent with age

An early 19th century mahogany stick barometer, by Abraham & Co, Liverpool

A Georgian mahogany stick barometer, with brass dial inscribed Rowland Bristol. Height 100 cm.

A pine cased stick barometer, with paper label and adjustable scale. Height 104 cm.

An early 19th century rosewood cased stick barometer and a miscellaneous collection of five late 19th century banjo barometers. L.90cm

Stick barometer, the dial marked 'Wood, 58 High Street, Southampton' 

A strung mahogany stick barometer, late 18th century, by 'Porthouse of Penrith', with a paper register, 101cm highCondition report: With wear, re-polished.Register some discolouration.Not known if working.

R Jamison of Glasgow mahogany stick barometer, 100cm long

Brass stick barometer, a replica of a Portuguese ship's barometer, manufactured by J Van Driel, with certificate No.GI 948

A Dollond, London mahogany stick barometer, 19th century, with arched top case and twin adjusting knobs, height 94cm

A Victorian oak stick barometer, height 98cm

A circa 1900 mahogany stick barometer

A circa 1900 mahogany stick barometer

A 20th century rosewood cased stick barometer, having an exposed tube, signed Russell, Norwich, 88cm high

A Victorian rosewood cased stick barometer, 92cm high

A 19th century mahogany cased stick barometer, the bone dial signed, C H Chadburn, Liverpool, 92cm high

A barometer . A mid 20th century mahogany cased Fortin stick barometer. Case 118 cms high. Barometer. 102 cms high. General all over wear, no key

An Edwardian carved oak banjo barometer plus an African rain stick

A BRASS STICK BAROMETER, DAVIS, BOSTON in a glazed wooden case, overall 107cm high.

A George III mahogany stick barometer, the silvered dial inscribed N. Ortelly, Macclesfield, 96cm high, c.1800

A Victorian Neo-Gothic oak stick barometer, 10cm ivorine register inscribed: J. Hughes, 21 & 22 London St., City & Ratcliffe, and flanked by a pair of Dry and Wet Bulb thermometers, architectural pediment above a pierced and carved frieze centred by a quatrefoil, foliate apron, 108cm long, c. 1860James Hughes was a fashionable carver and gilder who worked from 16, Queen Street, Ratcliff Cross, London, and founded a dynasty which survived the 19th century. He was working up until 1822. Ratcliff Cross was just east of the City, in Poplar, now marked by Ratcliff Cross St., E1.

A 19th century oak stick barometer, the paper dial inscribed, Lewis Casartelli, Liverpool, 91cm high

A Victorian oak stick barometer, height 100cm

Negretti & Zamra of London brass stick barometer on golden oak wall hanging plaque

19th century oak stick barometer, the ivory scale signed West, 92 & 93 Fleet Street, London, over a flat trunk to the hemispherical cistern cover, surmounted by a foliate carved pediment

A Negretti & Zambra oak cased stick barometer, with a domed top and removable mercury thermometer with a circular reservoir, 92cm high

A 19th century rosewood stick barometer by Evans, 89cm high, and a 20th century walnut barometer by Shortland, 60cm long, (2). Condition Report The bone guage to the top is faded/warped, old marks and scratches all over to both.

A George III mahogany stick barometerBy Cary, LondonWith arched silvered scale96cm high Condition Report The stick barometer is in good overall condition. It has probably been repolished at some stage but some time ago. The silvered scale is clear and not bright. The cistern cover is a little loose and the lower oulding has lost some sections (see image). The fillet edge has some slight chipping to its corners.

EARLY 20TH CENTURY STICK BAROMETER BY W.N. TELFORD, of Chester, with white ivory dial above two knobs and an ivory thermometer, the oak case with moulded pediment, 104cm

A black lacquered and brass mounted marine mercury stick barometer, by F Darton & Co Ltd, London, with cylindrical silvered scale with Vernier adjustable slide, engraved brass plate and gimbal mount, height 92cm.

A William III style walnut mercury stick barometer, circa 1900, the brass scale bears signature H. Wynne Londini fc, the case with architectual pediment supported by ebonised twist supports and with applied brass mounts. Overall height 131cm.

SCOTTISH MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER, ADIE, EDINBURGH EARLY 19TH CENTURY the swan neck pediment with ivory roundels above a silvered Vernier scale signed A. Adie/ Edinburgh, above a plain shaft terminating in a semispherical cistern cover(95cm high)Footnote: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/

A.Comitti and Son, London. An oak stick barometer in 18thC style with ivorine register, flat turned cistern cover, etc., 94cm high.

A George III Mahogany Stick Barometer, signed J.Hillum, 109 Bishopsgate St Within London, circa 1800, visible mercury tube with a single vernier silvered dial signed, thermometer tube, turned cistern cover, 92cm high see illustration 01.10.20 Case slightly faded in parts, door glass with some small chips, minor dents to the edges and cistern cover, mercury is visible in the tube, dial is discoloured.

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER by J & W Watkins, Charring Crofs, 11.5cm wide x 95.5cm high Condition: restoration to include a later supporting panel at the back

A 20th century oak cased aneroid wall barometer, dia 21cm, together with a pair of binoculars and a walking stick

A Victorian Admiral Fitzroy stick barometer, in Gothic carved oak case, 30 by 9 by 125.5cm high

A late 20th century stick barometer, by I Blatt, Brighton, on gimbal wall bracket, 8 by 8 by 95cm high.

A stick barometer

A George III mahogany stick barometer, broken arched pediment above the silvered dial, signed 'Bap. Roncheti & Co. Fecit', with vernier scale, the trunk with silvered thermometer scale, damages together with an Edwardian inlaid mahogany barometer (2) Note: Baptist Roncheti was a Manchester maker

TWO BOXES OF TREEN, METALWARES AND LOOSE PICTURES AND PRINTS, TERRARIUM, etc, including a nativity scene, reproduction barometer, walking stick, small leaded window pane, kitchen pans, wooden boxes, miniature wooden spinning wheel, etc (two boxes, etc)

Early 20th century oak cased stick barometer and thermometer, by 'Bonser and co, Leeds,' with ivorine registers, H93cm - Condition Report