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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 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

A REGENCY BULB-CISTERN TUBE MERCURY STICK BAROMETERZanetti and Agnew, Manchester, circa 1820The arched case applied with visible tube and inset with two-piece boxwood scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations beneath stamped signature ZANETTI, &, AGNEW, MANC'ER to upper margin, with slender trunk over rounded base applied with hemispherical cistern cover.88cm (34.75ins) high. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. The partnership between Vittore Zanetti and his apprentice Thomas Agnew is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as working from 94 Market Street, Manchester 1817-25.Condition Report: Tube is filled but has numerous airlocks. The scale is in good original condition however the simple wire recording pointed is missing its slider. The case has some slight chipping to the upper edge of the cistern cover otherwise is in good original condition with only minor bumps, scuffs and other minor 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 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 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 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 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

Walking Stick with Carved Ethnic Head

Ercol Stick Back Kitchen Chair

Ercol Stick Back Kitchen Chair

Brass Stick Stand and Contents

A Silver mounted briar riding crop, a bentwood walking stick.(2)

A wicker hamper, Anglepoise style lamp, stained glass panels, side table, stick stand and contents. Condition Report: Available upon request

A pair of brass and onyx candle holders, onyx telephone and a walking stick (4) Condition Report: Available upon request

Victorian hallmarked silver mounted marine ivory walking stick, London 1894, maker John Grinsell & Sons, impressed W H Somervell, Kendal (T.H. Somervell's father), L87cm

Late 19thC / 20thC Indian silver wire and bone inlaid walking stick, L91cm, formerly the property of Theodore Howard Somervell

Victorian Cast Iron Estate Stick Stand, of large size, in the Gothic style, with a double ringed twelve section holder, fitted with large carrying handles. Slight damage to the front lattice work. Drip tray missing. Circa 1860's. 64" in length and 30" high.

A mahogany box, 25.5cm, six tassels, Carreras Ltd. Film Stars cigarette cards, Colgate shaving-stick cannister, hat-pins and three music manuscripts

A silver handled walking stick, 89cm, London 1920.

A Regimental swagger stick, with worn brass knop, a walking stick applied with military and railway cap badges, a gold tipped cane and various other canes and walking sticks (16)

An antique rolled gold locket pendant, L. 3.5cm, on a yellow metal chain, approx. L. 42cm, together with an antique yellow metal (tested minimum 9ct gold) stick pin set with a rose cut garnet, approx. L. 9cm

A mahogany and gilt mounted circular revolving stick stand, the base raised on ball and claw supports, 60cm high

A parasol handle, decorated with a white metal horses head figure; and an unusual Ethnic stick carved with a semi-naked female figure balancing a water pot on her head

An untested pearl stick pin, presented within associated Goldsmiths and Silversmiths case, weight approx 1g

A Coalbrookdale black cast iron stick stand, with a two division drip tray, containing four umbrellas, bears registration lozenge, 73.5cm high, 47cm wide.

A reproduction carved African two-piece birthing chair, the back carved with various animals, with later replaced seat, a walking stick with a carved African figurehead a walking stick and a poachers stick (4).

A late Victorian black lacquered swagger stick with hallmarked silver tip, middle band and handle, JC, London 1900, length 50cm.

Three African hardwood walking canes with African head handles, a handmade country walking stick and a vintage Slazenger tennis racquet with Slazenger racquet cover (5).

A group of decorative ceramics to include a Wedgwood blue jasper dip chamber stick, a pair of Austrian floral decorated blush Ivory vases, plates, etc.

A pair of early 20th century African music sticks, the top with a cloth-covered ball embraced in crocheted beads which continue down the shaft with coloured bands and patterns, hoop hooks at the ends of the stick for hanging, length of each 56cm.

Three late 19th/early 20th century walking canes, a bamboo blow stick with metal screw-off top with enamelled decoration in the Russian style, an olivewood 'Kefkvpa' walking cane with horse head handle and saddle, and image of a man, an ebonised cane with white metal Art Deco handle, and a military educational pointer (4).

A 19th century horn swagger stick, with white metal tip decorated with a Chinese design of characters and buildings, length 61cm. CONDITION REPORT Buyers outside the UK are recommended to seek advice on export prior to biddingSilver knop is dented, the stick is curved, scratched and with minor scratches and dents, approx 74g

A late Victorian papier mâché gilt-heightened letter rack, a vintage top hat by Dunn & Co, interior approx 18.5 x 15cm, a walking stick and bamboo walking cane, a cased cine camera and a small quantity of photographic and optical related items to include a cased Agfa camera, a cased Halina camera, a cased pair of field glasses, a small monocular, a French Dumont Paris pair of binoculars and a further set of binoculars.

A quantity of brass and copper ware to include a copper coal scuttle, brass jam pan, trays, pair of candlesticks, chamber stick, chestnut roaster, ladle and tea caddy.

A late 18th/early 19th century Windsor stick back elbow chair with solid saddle elm seat and shaped arm rests, raised on turned legs united by stretcher. CONDITION REPORT Reasonable condition, the right hand curved arm rest has been reglued at some point, would benefit from being repaired properly

A hazel shafted walking stick with metal collar and buffalo horn handle. Length 124 cm.

A hazel shafted walking stick, red stag antler handle. Height 155 cm.

A Leki walking pole, a wading stick and a landing net.

A hazel shafted walking stick, with a carved wooden burr handle in the form of a fish. Length 132 cm.

* A late 19th century sword stick, having a hexagonal 26 1/2" blade with a bamboo shaft, sold together with a swagger stick with carved fox's head handle.

Taxidermy - A quantity of red stag antler for stick handles and priests.

A late 19th/early 20th century cane and brass walking stick/fishing rod, the brass ferrules marked T Pape, stick length 99 cm.

A hazel shafted walking stick with metal collar and stag antler thumb section. Length 131 cm.

A hazel shafted walking stick with twist with a red stag handle. Height 130 cm.

A hazel shafted walking stick with buffalo horn collar, stag antler handle. Length 142 cm.

A hazel shafted walking stick with metal collar and stag antler handle. Length 146 cm.

* A large brass artillery shell case, converted into a stick stand and having a turned wooden base. Overall height 66 cm, 19 cm at the base.

A hazel shafted walking stick with metal collar and stag antler thumb section. Length 136 cm.

An oak stick stand with apertures for 17 sticks. Height 95 cm, width 64 cm, depth 13 cm.