18th century longcase clock with eight day duration striking movement with rocking sailing ship automaton in and exceptionally fine mahogany case.By William Taylor of Whitehaven who is noted for the quality of his clocks. |
Gustav Becker is particularly noted for his regulator wall clocks this walnut case twin weight example is numbered and therefore can be dated to 1910. |
The diameter of the bore is an indicator of the quality and accuracy of stick barometers and this example by the famous makers Negretti and Zambra has one of the largest we have encountered, also featuring a spiral thermometer. |
A diplay barograph with eight diaphragm for accuracy and fully glazed for easy reading of the week long chart, a must for any enthusiast.Housed in a simple but elegant oak case. |
Although Winterhalder and Hoffmeier are well respected clockmakers and this is a fine example of their work with an eight striking, on a gong, movement it is the beautiful walnut case that grabs the attention. |
If ever an article could be described as typically Victorian then this carved oak case wheel barometer is it, every home would have had a weather glass and carving was at its peak a lovely example of the period. |