11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Autumn Fine Sale
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A Mahogany 12-Inch Dial Wheel Barometer with Combined Timepiece, signed Somalvico, Brook St, Holborn, circa 1810, swan neck pediment, 12-inch silvered dial, thermometer box, hydrometer dial signed, timepiece enamel dial with Roman numerals, single chain fusee rectangular shaped movement with an anchor escapement, ivory adjustment knob and ivory insert to case
124cm high
With non-transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number Z75NH4EL
Estimated at £400 - £600
Top right hand side with cracks, case with some small cracks to veneers in parts, veneer is slightly lifting to the right hand side, top central finial is missing, enamel dial is clean with no damage, mercury tube is complete and mercury is visible in the tube.
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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale, 11th Nov, 2023
The Autumn Fine Art Sale offers a strong mix of traditional antiques, led by a fine pair of Chinese Porcelain Yellow Ground Medallion Bowls, and a very rare 17th century 'Detector' Lock, one of only a handful known by Birmingham locksmith John Wilkes. Also on offer are a selection of Bear Jugs from the Collection of the Late Stanley J. Seeger, and A Private Collection of Barometers.
The Sale will also include Selected Items Sold on Behalf of the Terry Family of York (Terry’s Chocolates) - these items will be denoted throughout the online catalogue with a ~
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Sunday 5 November - Friday 10 November 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am.
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