D Luvate of Preston - early Victorian mahogany mercury wheel barometer c1840, with a swan’s neck pediment and cavetto moulded square base, 8-inch silvered register calibrated in inches with a decorative star engraved centre, cast brass bezel and convex glass, with a steel indicating hand and brass recording hand, beneath a bowfronted Fahrenheit scale thermometer and hygrometer, rectangular spirit level signed D LUVATE, PRESTON. Lacking recording hand button. H109 Dominic Luvate is recorded as working as a barometer and looking glass maker in Friargate, Preston 1820-45
Dimensions: Height: 109cm
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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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