Lot 261
  • 261

A late George III mahogany barometer by Matthew Weller, circa 1815

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • 118cm. high, 37cm. wide; 3ft. 10½ in., 1ft. 2½in.
the banjo-shaped string-inlaid case with a swan-neck pediment above a silvered `dry/damp' dial and thermometer gauge with an enamelled clock and silvered vernier dial beneath, the lower part with a silvered spirit level gauge, the vernier dial engraved `Matthew Weller, Birmingham '

Condition

Good overall restored condition. For further information on this Lot, please contact the English Furniture Department on 00 44 (0) 207 293-5470.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."