Object Detail
Description
barometer, banjo-shaped with open pediment and inlaid decoration in the form of shells and floral paterae. thermometer and barometric gauge; gilt brass acorn finial. (hygrometer) with aneroid movement The case with inlaid shells and paterae, silvered mercury thermometer to the trunk above a silvered main register, pierced hands.
Maker and role
horologer: G. Mangacaulo & Co (English)
Production place
Carlisle, England
Production date
circa 1820
Media description
Mahogany, brass, glass
Measurements
990 x 270 x 60 mm
Inscriptions
signed "A. Mangacaulo" in script on dial.
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A0048
TJC reference number
49