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Mercury Barometer, by Troughton, English, 18th Century

Inventory Number 27203


Item type
Object
Makers
Troughton
Object type
barometer
Inventory No
27203

Description

A stick barometer with veneered wooden framework. Half of the wood cover for the bowl(?) missing. Quite plain copper alloy plate with scales and maker's details. Single glass bulb and tube. Mercury does not seem to be present. Pediment design at top.