17th Nov, 2011 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Catalogue Sale

 
Lot 1222
 

1222

A Rosewood 10-inch Wheel Barometer, signed G Croce, York, circa 1850, with swan neck pediment,...

A Rosewood 10-inch Wheel Barometer, signed G Croce, York, circa 1850, with swan neck pediment, hygrometer, thermometer box, circular mirror, 10-inch silvered dial, signed spirit level dial, 109cm high

G Croce is recorded working in York 1820-55. See Banfield (Edwin) Barometer Makers and Retailers, pg.62.
Not Sold
Estimated at £300 - £400

 

23.09.11, Top right hand corner with one small dent, some minor dents around thermometer box, silvered dial very slightly faded, mercury tube is in good order.

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 Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.

Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

 

Auction: Autumn Catalogue Sale, 17th Nov, 2011

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