Baromètre à pied en noyer, travail anglais, en partie du début du XVIIIe siècle, signé Daniel Quare Londini Invenit & Fecit

signé sur chaque face du cadran, le cadran rectangulaire à double face avec indications du temps en anglais sur l’avers (Very dry, Settl’d Frost, Tempest etc), et indications en français sur le revers (Fort sec, Pluye, Gélée Aigue etc) ; la boîte d’échelles et la monture gravaient de feuilles et de rinceaux symétriquement disposé ; le tube (remplacé) contenu dans une colonne corinthienne en noyer (postérieure) avec base rectangulaire à quatre pieds

The illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use. As said, the tube has been replaced and the column is of later date. A very few traces of old and inactive woodworms, a minor restoration on each leg, a few small losses to the carving of the capital. Please note that this condition report was made on August 31th 2016 inside Robert de Balkany's hôtel rue de Varenne; this lot will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale. Please note that this condition report was made on August 31th 2016 inside Robert de Balkany's hôtel rue de Varenne; this lot will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale.
"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.
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Horloger renommé, Daniel Quare (1649-1724) fut également un fabricant pionnier du baromètre. En 1695, il obtient un brevet pour un ‘baromètre portable’ et semble avoir apporté plusieurs améliorations à l’instrument (cf. Nicolas Goodison,  English Barometers, 16680-1860, 2^e édition Woodbridge 1977, 206-221).