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A George III mahogany stick barometer, Edward Nairne & Thomas Blunt, London, circa 1780
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Mahogany, oak, mercury, brass, glass
- overall height 124cm. 4ft. 1in.
concealed bayonet tube, silvered scale signed Nairne & Blunt, London, vernier, alcohol thermometer with Fahrenheit scale, hygrometer, the case with arched top and half-turned cistern cover; contained in an oak wall case with architectural top and glazed door
Condition
Tube contains mercury. Silvered scales are very tarnished but otherwise good. Needle lacking from hydrometer. Otherwise rather dirty but good original condition. Wall case is lacking the cresting mouldings from front right and right side and from the base, otherwise dirty but good condition.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Edward Nairne, 1726-1806, was a scientific instrument maker working at 20 Cornhill, London. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1776. Thomas Blunt was apprenticed to Edward Nairne in 1760 and became his business partner in 1773, trading as Nairne & Blunt. The partnership lasted until 1793 by which time Blunt's son had joined the business at 22 Cornhill. Blunt became instrument maker to King George III.