29th Nov, 2023 12:00
Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine
A Bourdon Barometer with case & Stand
French, c.1860, the white face printed 'Bourdon & Richards Patent, Paris Gold Medal Exhibition 1849' the barometer printed scale showing 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure and English weather predictions, lacquered brass body , suspension hoop at top, in original leather covered clam case and black wooden stand, diameter 13.4cm
Footnote: responds to plastic bag test
Sold for £188
Result including buyers premium
French, c.1860, the white face printed 'Bourdon & Richards Patent, Paris Gold Medal Exhibition 1849' the barometer printed scale showing 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure and English weather predictions, lacquered brass body , suspension hoop at top, in original leather covered clam case and black wooden stand, diameter 13.4cm
Footnote: responds to plastic bag test
Auction: Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023
