$461
Mahogany Inlaid and Beveled Glass Cased Barograph, England, lacquered brass plate with clockwork mechanism in brass recording drum, brass-topped ink bottle, eight-cell aneroid barometer connected to recording arm with pen nib, ivorine thermometer scale, lower draw containing additional charts reading "Pastorelli & Rapkin London," lg. 14 1/2, dp. 8 1/2, ht. 9 in. Estimate $200-250 Overall nice condition. Appears to be original??l surface. No issues with the beveled glass. Appears to be missing a finial on the drum. Lower drawer is swelled shut. Does not appear to be ticking, most likely needs a cleaning. 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
