AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III STYLE CHEVRON-STRUNG MAHOGANY ANEROID FLUID TUBE STICK BAROMETERUNSIGNED, LATE 20th CENTURYWith swan neck pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to the right hand side opposing Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale alcohol thermometer to the left, set behind chevron-edged hinged glazed door over trunk with visible tube filled with light-green translucent fluid flanked by conforming vertical parquetry inlay and ring-turned domed cistern cover to the rounded base enclosing transverse mounted four-segment aneroid chamber and pivoted linkage connecting to a diaphragm chamber fitted at the base of the tube. 96.5cm (38ins) high excluding brass finial, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance: The retail stock of Barometer World Museum, Merton Devon. The above lot utilises and aneroid mechanism connected to a diaphragm to raise and lower the level of a column of green dyed fluid in the tube. This system was developed by Philip Collins of Barometer world in order to create an instrument that has the attractive visual qualities of a stick barometer but with the practicalities of an aneroid barometer.
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AN UNUSUAL GEORGE III STYLE CHEVRON-STRUNG MAHOGANY ANEROID FLUID TUBE DWARF STICK BAROMETERUNSIGNED, LATE 20th CENTURYWith swan neck pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual observations to the right hand side opposing Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale alcohol thermometer to the left, set behind chevron-edged hinged glazed door over trunk with visible tube filled with light-green translucent fluid flanked by conforming vertical parquetry inlay and ring-turned domed cistern cover to the rounded base enclosing transverse mounted four-segment aneroid chamber and pivoted linkage connecting to a diaphragm chamber fitted at the base of the tube. 66cm (26ins) high excluding brass finial, 14cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance: The retail stock of Barometer World Museum, Merton Devon. The above lot utilises and aneroid mechanism connected to a diaphragm to raise and lower the level of a column of green dyed fluid in the tube. This system was developed by Philip Collins of Barometer world in order to create an instrument that has the attractive visual qualities of a stick barometer but with the practicalities of an aneroid barometer. The squat proportions of the present instrument is possible as it does not rely on the weight of a mercury column to provide an indication of barometric pressure.
A white metal Continental tea caddy of square form, with various repoussé panels depicting lovebirds, music, festivities, cherubs, infilled with floral and scrolling feathers, with fleur de lys impressed mark to base, height 10cm, a hallmarked silver pepperette, a white metal circular lidded box, the border depicting African animals and safari scenes, an unusual novelty Dutch-style wide bodied spoon/server, a green onyx cigarette box, a moulded glass preserve pot with electroplated lid, a silver plated chamber stick, two silver plated opium pipes, old coins, one with enamelled finish and a gaming token, etc.
CHIPPY HEATH FURNITURE; a vintage 1960s teak telephone seat, with stick back decoration above a single long drawer, raised on square section outswept supports, 76 x 92 x 43cm (af). CONDITION REPORT The seat base has had a cushion on it, so that area is considerably darker than the rest of the piece. The telephone platform has some heavy scuffs, scrapes and fading. There is further surface wear throughout, including a splinter missing from the front edge of the seat section. Scuffs and scrapes to the legs. Further age-related marks throughout commensurate with use.
PRESTONS OF BOLTON; a hallmarked Continental silver cased open face pocket watch, the white enamelled dial set with Roman numeral increments and a smaller subsidiary seconds dial, crown wind movement, together with a hallmarked silver watch chain and T-bar. CONDITION REPORT At the time of cataloguing, it has been wound - it struggled to go in the first instance, but when gentle teased it appears to be in going order. However, this is no guarantee of working order. It would benefit from a service as it does stick a little.
A collectors' lot comprising a silver plated pocket watch in a gilt brass and bevelled glass case, a similar brass and bevelled glass jewellery box with hunting scene, a carved alabaster figure of a saint holding the Baby Jesus, a carved wooden model of a tortoise, another ebonised wooden model of an owl, a tortoiseshell and bone matchbox case and a silver plated chamber stick in the form of a vine leaf (7).
A pair of 20th century bronze putti/cherub figures, one depicting putti with bow, holding a heart, the other one with a walking stick and one with a crutch and broken arrow to the base, unsigned, mounted on marble-style socle bases, height of each approx 13.5cm, diameter of base approx 6.2cm (2). CONDITION REPORT One half of the bow is broken and missing. There may be some small nibbles to the rim of the base. The other one appears to be in good condition, with some nibbles to the rim of the base.
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