An early 19th century William IV mercury wheel barometer with a rosette inlaid broken pediment and correspondingly inlaid round base, mahogany veneered case with inlaid oval conch shell paterae and satinwood stringing to the edge, with an arched thermometer box and spirit thermometer measuring degrees Fahrenheit from 20 to 120, eight-inch silvered register reading barometric pressure in inches from 28 to 31, with predictions in Roman upper and lower case and script, dial inscribed “A Tagliabue,24 Grenville Street, Luther Lane, London”, with a steel indicating hand, brass recording hand and cast brass bezel.
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Condition Grade: 1 - Excellent: A lot in excellent condition with no damage (this item could be used or new).2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.4 - Fair: A lot likely in need of some restoration or not in working order.5 - Poor: A lot with heavy wear or damage and not fit for purpose, in need of full restoration or to be broken for parts.0 - N/A: 2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.
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