Watkins & Hill, Charing Cross London Georgian Stick Barometer

 A fine quality late Georgian stick barometer Watkins & Hill of London. A mahogany case of slim, elegant proportions with an arched pediment. The original set knob. Well engraved silvered register plates signed 'Watkins & Hill 5 Charing Cross, London'.  A vernier slide adjuster to mark the rise & fall in air pressure. The original cistern cover. 

Watkins & Hill of London are noted makers and are documented and illustrated in the barometer books. This example dates to circa 1825. They were working from 1819-1857 and Francis Watkins is a noted maker.

Height 38" / 94cms Width 4 1/2" / 12cms Depth 3" / 7 cms

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