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Fine stick Barometer by Worthington & Allan
London
Circa 1840
Mahogany
A well proportioned 19th Century mahogany Stick Barometer; the arched top with engraved, silvered brass register plate, signed by the maker and bearing manually adjustable vernier. With a slender, finely patinated trunk, edge-moulded and with exposed barometer tube with cistern cover below. Circa 1840
Nathaniel Worthington & James Allan were excellent instrument makers. Their quality and workmanship originate from their Masters Matthew Berge & Jesse Ramsden. Worthington was apprenticed to Berge and took over the business with Allan in 1819 at 196 Piccadilly, London.
Nathaniel Worthington & James Allan were excellent instrument makers. Their quality and workmanship originate from their Masters Matthew Berge & Jesse Ramsden. Worthington was apprenticed to Berge and took over the business with Allan in 1819 at 196 Piccadilly, London.
H 37.00inch (93.98 cm)
SOLD
Signed
Worthington & Allan
