A George II mahogany stick barometer by Edward Scarlett, circa 1740 The arched top above engraved silvered brass register plates, with turned and wreathed cistern cover and brass, signed E.Scarlett Fecit, 91cm high. Edward Scarlett is recorded by Banfield as born circa 1688 and died in 1743. He worked from the sign of Archimedes and Globe, near St Anns Church, Soho, London from circa 1700 and, according to a trade card, was Optician to King George II. The work of Edward Scarlett is further described in N. Goodison, English Barometers, 1680-1860 Part II pp.237-239.
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Elegant 9ct yellow gold pearl stick pin, two golf clubs with central 4.30mm cultured pearl, weight: 3.2g, measurements: length 70mm approx., Hallmarked: 375, Makers Mark: A&W (Alabaster & Wilson), In very good condition. Together with Spurrier & Co Birmingham (poss. circa 1890's) Yellow gold single stone oval cabochon cut opal mounted in rub over setting. Hallmarked but hallmark worn although makers mark is clear. Size approx.: 9.30mm x 7.10mm Pin length approx.: 40mm
Six Flight, Barr and Barr miniature vases, c.1815-20, four of straight-sided shape with beaded borders, raised on three paw feet, variously painted with birds, flowers and landscapes including a view of Warwick Castle and another of Bothall Castle, another of small campana shape painted with a boy holding a stick, the smallest painted with colourful feathers, script and impressed marks, damages and repairs to all, 9.3cm max. (6)Provenance: the Charles Dawson Collection.
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