1st Mar, 2024 10:00
Cameras & Scientific Auction
Bourdon Barometer by Dixey
French, c.1860, the silvered face printed 'HOLISTERIC BAROMETER, L. DIXEY BRIGHTON, PHBN' the barometer printed scale showing 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure and English weather predictions, lacquered brass body , suspension hoop at top, diameter 13.4cm
Footnote: Needle responds to plastic bag test
Sold for £56
Result plus buyers premium
French, c.1860, the silvered face printed 'HOLISTERIC BAROMETER, L. DIXEY BRIGHTON, PHBN' the barometer printed scale showing 28 to 31 inches of barometric pressure and English weather predictions, lacquered brass body , suspension hoop at top, diameter 13.4cm
Footnote: Needle responds to plastic bag test
