26th Aug, 2021 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art
An early 20th century mahogany and inlaid aneroid barometer, signed 'A. Franks, Manchester', with broken scroll pediment, over twin columns enclosing a mercury thermometer (with coil design to the bottom), the case with scroll edges, the inlaid decoration depicting Classical figures in different weather-related scenes, 79 cm x 29 cm.
Sold for £280
Condition Report
The case has a very slight shrinkage crack on the right-hand side. Near the area where the carved scroll is situated.
The register plate could do with cleaning.
I can't test the barometer function as I don't have a big enough bag to put it in.
On the whole, the barometer is in good cosmetic order with no splits or missing inlay or mouldings.
The glass is intact
An early 20th century mahogany and inlaid aneroid barometer, signed 'A. Franks, Manchester', with broken scroll pediment, over twin columns enclosing a mercury thermometer (with coil design to the bottom), the case with scroll edges, the inlaid decoration depicting Classical figures in different weather-related scenes, 79 cm x 29 cm.
