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Picture of the barometer by Vannini, Sheffield

Mercury Barometer by A Vannini Sheffield

c1845, 8" Dial

Completely restored
Victorian '5-dial'
Removeable thermometer
Double stringing

£ 975

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Description of the item
A very fine Victorian 5-dial barometer of very attractive form. Very good mahogany veneers and 'double' (boxwood & ebony) stringing. With a polished brass finial to the swan-neck pediment. Fully restored to a very high standard of finish. 'Level' showing the maker's name. Hygrometer.
Dimensions: Length 43"; Width 10"

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Information about the maker
There are several entries for Vannini in Sheffield. Most likely they are related or even the same maker. There is an Anthony Vannini in 7 Orange St from 1830-50 and an A Vannini in 25 Spring St, frm 1840-65.

Condition Report
The barometer has been professionally restored to an extremley good, 'as-new' condition.
The tube has been cleaned and refilled with fresh mercury.

Cost of Restoration
Non required.

What to do next
If you'd like to buy this clock, or would like some more information or reassurance, please contact us about this Item.
If you live near to Cheshire, we are happy to bring the item to the Knutsford shop for you to examine in detail.
Local delivery & set-up is available for £40.

We buy, sell and repair Antique Clocks & Barometers in Cheshire, Greater Manchester & Derbyshire. We always have a good choice of Longcase (Grandfather) / Bracket / School (English Dial) Clocks