, early 20th century, the mechanism with eight segment aneroid chamber connected via a lacquered brass armature to an inked pointer for recording the change in barometric pressure on a rotating paper scale lined drum, the case with five panel bevel-glazed cover above ogee moulded base incorporating a blind frieze drawer containing some spare charts over simple feet, stamped to the base plate for the maker and serial numbered 2222, 22cm high, 37cm wide, 23cm deep
Condition Report:
Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions, consistent with age and use, the case with marks and staining and would benefit from a clean and polish,
The ink bottle is present; there is an ink stain to the base of the case, the metal base with old markings and pitting. There is a spare bottle of ink present.
The present chart with marks and signs of use
The glass with scratches and marks, some old chips to edges,
The lid rests on the base, there is no way of securing (and never has been)
This is sold as a decorative work of art only and Dreweatts make no comments or guarantees as to the mechanism working or give any indications of accuracy. We recommend having it looked over by a qualified restorer prior to use
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