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James Hicks - London
[#5840]
Very fine quality and
unusual, early 20th Century walnut Barograph
in essentially original condition; the case
numbered “13” - elegantly shaped
and moulded, with 5 bevelled glass panels. The
7-capsule nickel silver aneroid barometer movement
stack and cylinder escapement clock drum with
original lacquer surface. Ivory plaque inscribed:
“James Hicks – maker”. Mahogany-lined
chart drawer to base, with classic Edwardian
drop-handle.
c1900
A leading UK meteorological
instrument maker, who prospered from c1880 until
the firm’s acquisition by Stanley in 1911.
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