30th Apr, 2014 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Seraph)
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[M] A RARE TYPHOON BAROMETER, LATE...
A RARE TYPHOON BAROMETER, LATE 19TH-CENTURY
inscribed to centre Barometer for forecasting the weather in the Philippine Archipeligo / Designed by the Rev. Frederick Faura, SJ, formerly Director of / MANILA OBSERVATORY, together with notes and instructions, contained in a circular brass case for wall hanging -- 10¼in. (26cm.) diameter
inscribed to centre Barometer for forecasting the weather in the Philippine Archipeligo / Designed by the Rev. Frederick Faura, SJ, formerly Director of / MANILA OBSERVATORY, together with notes and instructions, contained in a circular brass case for wall hanging -- 10¼in. (26cm.) diameter
Sold for £992
Estimated at £500 - £700
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A RARE TYPHOON BAROMETER, LATE 19TH-CENTURY
inscribed to centre Barometer for forecasting the weather in the Philippine Archipeligo / Designed by the Rev. Frederick Faura, SJ, formerly Director of / MANILA OBSERVATORY, together with notes and instructions, contained in a circular brass case for wall hanging -- 10¼in. (26cm.) diameter
inscribed to centre Barometer for forecasting the weather in the Philippine Archipeligo / Designed by the Rev. Frederick Faura, SJ, formerly Director of / MANILA OBSERVATORY, together with notes and instructions, contained in a circular brass case for wall hanging -- 10¼in. (26cm.) diameter
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Seraph), 30th Apr, 2014
