The elegant turned and fluted mahogany trunk has a parcel gilt opening door at the top in the form of a sliding shutter. It is surmounted by an original turned and carved wood finial. The instrument hangs on a good brass gimbal.
Literature:
The name Nixon is not recorded as a maker of barometers so it is possible he was the client or ship’s captain who commissioned it. The quality and condition of the carved and fluted parcel gilt case make this the finest such marine barometer that we have owned. For a detailed history of the origin and development of the marine barometer, see chapter 8 of Banfield in which numerous examples of these fascinating instruments are illustrated.
Bibliography:
Barometer Makers and Retailers 1660 – 1900 by Edwin Banfield, Baros Books.
English Barometers 1680-1860 by Nicholas Goodison, Antique Collectors’ Club.
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Attributed to:Nixon (Maker)
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Dimensions:Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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Style:George IV(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:MahoganyTurned
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Place of Origin:United Kingdom
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1830
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Condition:GoodRepaired: Only the necessary professional cleaning and maintenance of the working mechanism to ensure its good working order and reliability. Essential cleaning and waxing of the wood case to preserve its patina and colour. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition of this barometer is excellent. Any further details available will be given freely and frankly upon request.
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Seller Location:Devon, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: NR4451Seller: LU969711684991
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