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Comitti Mercury Barometer

By sss, 30 November, 2007
Description

Unfortunatly i have not got a picture to upload at the moment but can get one on request

Description wise i really dont know how to describe it, but ill try!

it is very striking, imense detail and there isnt a single space on the barometer that isnt covered in detailed wooden carving.

It would appear that the carvings resemble (as i can best describe) hatchet shaped wepons?! with spears, 3 a side, with a "scroll" effect half way up the tubing, by that i mean a scroll of rolled up paper?!

A huge half moon shaped wooden top is above the tubing with plenty of detail.

There is alot of "rolled/spirelled" wood effect around the design

I have never seen anything like this before and have scowerd the internet trying to find anything that sort of resembles what i have here, but with no such luck.

Hoping that maybe this could be a very interesting piece with a very interesting history?

Thanks for looking,

Laura Houston

Category
Scientific Instruments
Medium
Mahogany
Distinguishing marks
Maritime appearance - mahogany carved around barometer
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
approx 4foot high and 2 and 3/4 feet wide (all carved wood) actuall barometer face is approx 8inchs wide and mercery tube 13" high
Date Period
??
Weight
HEAVY!!!
History
Passed down from my grandfather who was a maritime man who has travled the world and brought back many interesting artifacts.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
?? been in family for generations
For Sale?
No
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