Beschreibung:

Y AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY MERCURY WHEEL BAROMETER WITH TWELVE-INCH DIAL P. Bregazzi, Nottingham, circa 1840 The 12 inch star-centred circular silvered register calibrated in barometric inches with the usual observations within cast brass bevel glazed bezel, the ebony and box 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 P. Bregazzi, Nottingham. 114cm (45ins) high excluding finial. Provenance: The Selwyn Demmy Collection. Peter Bregazzi is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a 'carver and gilder, looking glass maker' working from Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham circa 1840-43. 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 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 good overall condition with the only notable faults being loss of the small section of moulding to the left hand side of the pediment and the rear door is a replacement. There is also some slight bubbling/lifting and bruising to the curved veneers lining the edges otherwise faults are limited to minor shrinkage, discolouration and wear commensurate with age and use. Condition Report Disclaimer