An early 19th century mahogany wheel barometer, by 'Joseph Lafrancho, Ludlow', inlaid with boxwood and ebony stringing, the broken swan-neck pediment with a turned bone finial, above a 'dry/damp' dial over a thermometer, over the 8" silvered dial with a signed spirit level dial below, 100cm high; with a framed Perry and Phillips of Bridgnorth receipt (2)

Condition Report

Restored, including pediment and later turned knob.

Overall - fine, apart from patinated dents and scratches. One vertical hairline crack under the pediment, but generally good condition.

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