A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER, WILLIAM BOWLEY, SHREWSBURYEARLY 19TH CENTURYWith open triangular pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches opposing the usual observations, the right-hand upper corner with engraved signature W'm Bowley, Shrewsbury, Fec't within a circular cartouche, set behind hinged glazed door over chevron strung and crossbanded trunk with visible tube flanked by angled banded veneers, above rounded base fitted with ring-turned domed cistern cover.100cm (39.5ins) high excluding brass finial, 15cm (6ins) wide. William Bowley is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as an engraver working from Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, 1809-18. Condition Report: The tube is intact and contains mercury but has extensive air locks hence will need refilling. The silvered scale is in sound original condition but has heavy patchy tarnishing/discolouration. The case is in sound original condition with faults limited to a filled bump/chip to the right hand side of the rounded base panel and minor bumps, scuffs, chips to mouldings and shrinkage; the surface is in untouched condition hence is a little dull/uneven hence would benefit from the attention of a good furniture finisher. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A Franklin Mint cased reproduction US Civil War Confederate revolver set (non-firing). Glass broken and removed. Also 2 Franklin Mint tankards "The Challenge Of The Hunt" and "Eagle Of The Last Frontier" with tags, a Royal Doulton Toby jug, a wood walking stick with carved horses head (height 93cm) and a handheld compass.
Victorian naïve walking stick, handle carved as a male face with glass eyes, all over penwork decorated with Military figures incl. Dundas, Napier, Nicholas, Canrobert etc, Hunting and Rural scenes, Dragon and Snake etc, inscribed 'Woodman Spare the Tree Cut with a knife by J & J 1855' L89cm
An early 20th century walking cane with a silver collar and amber-coloured resin handle, length 80cm, an ebonized walking stick with silver collar, length 85cm, and a riding crop with foliate embossed collar and horn handle, length 62cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A Victorian style painted cast iron twin-division stick stand with removable tray, height 63cm, width 50cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A late Victorian cast iron and brass eight-division stick stand of rectangular form, with turned finials and drip tray, height 62cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Child & Child, two joined stick pins, circa 1900, one designed as a flower applied with green and yellow basse taille enamel, the centre set with a ruby, the other set with a circular-cut zircon of peach tint, connected by a chain, length 4.9cm each, maker's marks for Child & Child, fitted case stamped Child & Child
A collection of seven stick pins, early 20th century, comprising: one with a sycamore leaf in green enamel with the initials AIBES in reserve; one with a painted miniature of a lady; one with a black pearl; one with a rabbit finial; one with a blindfolded lady; one modelled as a spider with a pearl abdomen, a sapphire thorax and rose-cut diamond eyes; all mounted in gold, together with one gilt metal military stick pin, longest 7.5cm, pearls untested
A collection of four gold and gem-set stick pins, late 19th century, comprising: one stick pin set with a step-cut emerald; one set with a cushion-shaped diamond suspending a lapis lazuli bead; one set with a turquoise cabochon; and another of trefoil design, set with a diamond, a sapphire and a garnet, each mounted in gold, the longest 7.2cm
A collection of modern furniture comprising a pine refectory style kitchen table, a pair of pine benches 29 cm wide x 152 cm long x 46 cm high, a set of four circa 1900 stained beech stick back kitchen chairs with elm seats approx. 84 cm high, a caned bergere rocking chair, a wicker magazine rack, various stools, a pair of rattan backed and seated chairs etc
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