Lot 149
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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER
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A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER

DOLLOND, LONDON. CIRCA 1840

Details
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY STICK BAROMETER
DOLLOND, LONDON. CIRCA 1840
CASE: cylindrical with carved pediment, on moulded backboard, (mercury removed), carved cistern cover formerly with ivory float PLATES: silvered and angled, with Vernier slide, signed 'DOLLOND/LONDON', mercury thermometer (tube detached -- refer to department)
39½ in. (100 cm.) high; 4 in. (10 cm.) wide; 4¾ in. (12 cm.) deep
Provenance
The Alan S. Marx Collection, Sotheby's New York, 24 & 25 June 1996, lot 448.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.

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Lot Essay

George Dollond (1774-1856) was the nephew of the eminent instrument maker Peter Dollond. His real name was George Huggins but he changed it to that of his famous uncle, to whom he was apprenticed. George became partner in the company when Peter's brother, John, died in 1804 and continued the business when Peter died in 1820.

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