Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A Georgian period mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case of good proportions with an architectural top pediment and the original brass finial. Marquetry case inlays and banding to the case edging. A well engraved thermometer scale and main dial. Signed to the dial 'J Somalvico 41, Kirby St. Hatton Garden'. Circa 1820.

The Somalvico family are recorded in Banfields 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working in the 18th and 19th century. They are well known and noted instrument makers.

Height 39" / 98 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 25 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 5cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order. U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.