Francis Anone - London
Outstanding 18th Century
inlaid mahogany Wheel Barometer; the elegantly
proportioned case with round top, typical of
the early examples, veneered in well-patinated
Cuban mahogany, cross-grained, chequer-strung,
inlaid with unusual and well executed oval and
round stylised floral marquetry paterae and
inset with very finely engraved silvered brass
Fahrenheit thermometer and 8-inch diameter barometer
dial, with fine, milled-edge bezel, and profusely
decorated with prominent starburst and floral
designs.
c1790
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