$800
John H. Temple Mercury Stick Barometer, Boston, mid-19th century, stepped-top rosewood case with silvered dial reading as above, with thermometer scale, exposed throat tube, and brass cistern, ht. 38 1/2 in. Note: Barometers containing mercury cannot be shipped and must be picked up in the gallery. Estimate $300-500 barometer lacking mercury but thermometer has mercury. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-27
