Barometer: Jerome Vassalli Scarborough fully restored

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Picture of the barometer by Vassalli, Scarborough

Mercury Barometer by Jerome Vassalli, Scarborough

c1840, 8" Dial

Completely restored
An early '5-dial'
Desirable shape
Removeable thermometer

£ 975

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Description of the item
A very fine early 5-dial barometer of very attractive form (not to be confused with later Victorian examples). Very good mahogany veneers and 'double' (boxwood & ebony) stringing. Retaining its original ivory finial and patera 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
Vassali was at 49 Merchants Row Scarborough in 1840 and moved to number 52 from 1846 - 1858.

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