$150
SWIFT & ANDERSON INC. , BRASS DESK BAROMETER/THERMOMETER SET, C1950, H 5", W 9 1/2" FROM THE GREAT LAKES STEAMER THE PUT-IN-BAY:Having a barometer and a separate thermometer in brass cases in the form of ships wheels mounted on pedestals at attached to a brass base with an inscribed 'M'. Inscribed: "Swift and Anderson Boston, Mass U.S.A. Purchased by Leo McPharlin from Nate Silverstein the steel company and salvage yard owner who purchased for salvage the de-commissioned Great Lakes steamer and excursion ship "Put-In-Bay" Contents from which this thermometer/barometer set was removed.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2016-08-19