Porta, Newcastle Georgian Barometer

£ 450

$ 624 Euro 522

 A Georgian period mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case with an architectural pediment and brass central finial. Marquetry and parquetry shell inlays to the case. A long engraved silvered dial. The main dial is engraved 'PORTA NEWCASTLE'. Circa 1820.

Porta of Newcastle is recorded in Banfields' 'Barometer Makers and Retailers' book as working from 1810-1830.

Height 38 " / 97 cms Width 9 1/2 " / 24 cms Depth 2 1/2 " / 6 cms