19th Century Scottish Wheel Barometer, Signed P. Campioni
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19th Century Scottish Wheel Barometer, Signed P. Campioni
Edinburgh, Scotland, mahogany with lightwood string inlay, swan neck pediment above a dry/damp gauge, 8 in. main dial, and sprit level signed "P. Campioni / Edinburgh," center with hand-painted floral spray, the whole with later paint-decorated floral vine borders and mother of pearl mounts, verso cistern door reveals mercury and tubing largely intact.
39 1/4 in.
Private Collection, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Edinburgh, Scotland, mahogany with lightwood string inlay, swan neck pediment above a dry/damp gauge, 8 in. main dial, and sprit level signed "P. Campioni / Edinburgh," center with hand-painted floral spray, the whole with later paint-decorated floral vine borders and mother of pearl mounts, verso cistern door reveals mercury and tubing largely intact.
39 1/4 in.
Private Collection, Virginia
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition
Cracks and repair to pediment; some glue residue visible from later MOP mounts; unknown if in proper working condition. Please note that due to the presence of mercury, this item cannot be shipped. However, pick up options are available.
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19th Century Scottish Wheel Barometer, Signed P. Campioni
Estimate $50 - $25,000
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