£ 2650
$ 3631 € 3073
A quality Georgian period bow fronted stick barometer. A flame mahogany case with choice veneers and a convex middle and an original brass finial to the swan neck pediment. A concave and convex pediment above the scale from 27 to 31 inches. Signed 'W & S Jones, London' to the finely engraved silvered dial. A vernier slide adjuster with the original set knob. Canted corners to the cistern with a Georgian stripe inlay. Circa 1795.
William & Samuel Jones are recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1788. They are noted as 'important instrument makers' and the sons followed in the business.
Height 40 " / 102 cms Width 4 1/2 " / 11 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique barometer that is serviced and in full working order. U.K. personal delivery only - please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.