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Mercury Barometer by Stampa, London, c. 1805

Inventory Number 20493


Item type
Object
Makers
Stampa
Provenance
Presented by Frank Barney
Object type
barometer
Inventory No
20493
Accession Number
1929-18

Description

A stick barometer with mahogany case with herringbone edge decoration. Hinged glazed door at the top with both mercury and coloured alcohol against a silvered metal alloy plate indicating scales and maker. Door closes with a single clasp hook. Copper alloy adjustment screw at base.