Fine Carved Mahogany and Brass Gimballed Marine Barometer
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Circa 1850
38 Inches High. Gimbal: 8 ¾ Inches from Wall
 
   

Fine Carved Mahogany and Brass Gimballed Marine Barometer
 
(by I. & A. Walker, Liverpool)
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Circa 1850
38 Inches High. Gimbal: 8 ¾ Inches from Wall
 
   

With outstanding carving and bone scales this is one of the finest examples of marine gimballed barometers, sought after by collectors.

A barometer of this quality would have been reserved exclusively for a captain's stateroom and salon. Many were gifts from ship owners to their captains.