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VERY RARE CLASSICAL FIGURED MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER, LAURENCE CHARLES FRANCIS, PHILADELPHIA, 1843-1854
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- Case height 38 1/4 in. by Width 5 in. by Depth 3 in.
Inscribed L. FRANCIS 13 Dock St Phila No 134.
Provenance
Israel Sack Inc., New York.
Literature
Bruce R. Forman, “Laurence Charles Francis, Philadelphia Instrument Maker,” Rittenhouse Vol. 6 No. 2 (Issue 22): Journal of the American Scientific Instrument Enterprise, pp. 33-38.
Condition
Case in fine condition, mercury has been drained, contact department for further information.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.