Auction Lot 688-699

Julien p. Frieze & Sons, Belfort Meteorological Observatory instrument in wooden and glass case measuring wind direction, velocity, sunshine and rainfall and a box of barometer parts and two small barometers, together with an outer box for a Hamilton navigation watch
Estimate: $300.00 - $400.00

Condition Report: sold "as is". The meteorological instrument is in untouched original condition.

Dimensions: x x

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Sextant- Boxed sextant by Henry Hughes & Sons of London. WWII-era English marine instrument with black finish in original finger-jointed box with brass hardware. Inside of box has framed "HUSUN" examination certificate dated 1942. Serial number 30121 is stamped on instrument and printed on examination certificate.
Estimate: $150.00 - $250.00

Condition Report: the instrument appears to be in very good condition. One empty bottle is inside the case. Other slots in the case are empty. No key for the case.

Dimensions: 10in x 5.5in x 11in

Circa: 1942

Nautical Instruments- 3 (Three) Marine Instruments: (1) Wallace & Tiernan, Belleville, NJ, "U.S. Coast Guard Marine Escapement clock", type MT-88 with 8 day time only spring driven movement balance wheel movement made by the Chelsea Clock Co., Boston, Mass. in a cast metal case, dated 1946. Once every minute a cam associated with the second hand closes an electrical contact on the dial. This may have been used for signaling purposes; (2) Merrill, NY, 4 inch gimbaled marine compass in mahogany box; (3) Saura Marine Instruments Co., Japan, 2.5 inch hand bearing compass with viewing lens in wooden box.
Estimate: $175.00 - $300.00

Condition Report: (1) Worn paint on metal case with two intact metal labels. The Chelsea movement is serial number 570913. The movement ticks briskly when wound but was not tested long term; (2) The instrument is still filled with fluid. The compass dial has darkened nearly to black. The finger-jointed case is in very good condition (3) The mahogany wooden case is an old cigar box. There is a large air bubble within the compass. Sold "as is".

Dimensions: x x

Circa:

T. Boxell, Brighton, an ornately carved softwood barometer, the base with "green man" mask, trimmed with foliate ornament, beneath a shelf with barley twist columns flanking a thermometer with engraved reamur and fahrenheit scales, the top with engraved barometer scales surrounded by carved trim, and surmounted with a large, removable top carved with scallop shell, fruit and leaves
Estimate: $3,500.00 - $4,500.00

Condition Report: refinished, in good condition overall, some components reglued and with glue residue, a few minor nicks and chips, all scales good, a bit dirty

Dimensions: x x

Circa: 1870

English stick barometer with pagoda top signed "Jas. Argo, Ph.D. with inlaid door, grain painted case, and painted metal dial, c1800.
Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00

Condition Report: Mercury vial is broken at the bottom and is empty. Small trim piece missing on crest. The case has some scratches and is a missing a section at the very bottom.

Dimensions: 4.5in x 38in x 2.5in

Circa: 1800

Unsigned English banjo or wheel barometer with thermometer, hygrometer, and spirit level in a rosewood veneer case.
Estimate: $300.00 - $400.00

Condition Report: The mercury tube is complete, filled, and in working order. The case is in beautiful condition except for some minor splits in the veneer. Nice silvered dials, convex glasses, and mirror.

Dimensions: 10in x 37.5in x 2.5in

Circa:

R. Camotta, Halifax wheel barometer with thermometer, hygrometer and level in inlaid mahogany case
Estimate: $175.00 - $300.00

Condition Report: the case is in good condition with inlay intact. The mercury tube is intact. The glass over the level is absent.

Dimensions: 10in x 37in x 1.5in

Circa: 1860

Welch Scientific Co., Skokie, Illinois, "Standard Mercurial Barometer" on wood backboard. This type of barometer was used by the United States Weather Bureau and other laboratories. 6mm heavy-walled glass tube, vacuum filled with mercury. Double-scale made of non-tarnishing nickel silver.
Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00

Condition Report: Appears to be in very good condition and in working order.

Dimensions: 3.5in x 42in x 2.5in

Circa: 1950

Barometers- 2 (Two) English: (1) Lloyd, Payne & Amiel, Manchester, aneroid barometer with alcohol thermometer with red accented scales in a carved oak case with floral design; (2) Chapman, Lewes, banjo or wheel mercury barometer with thermometer, hygrometer, and spirit level in a rosewood veneered case.
Estimate: $400.00 - $600.00

Condition Report: (1) Case is in beautiful condition. Scales have some crazing but are sharp, complete, and attractive. The bezel glass is a bit small, so its edges are somewhat visible; (2) Mercury vial is broken and has been drained. Case is in good condition, as are silvered dials and convex glasses.

Dimensions: 10in x 38.5in x 2.5in

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Barometers- 2 (Two) English Stick: (1) English, modern stick barometer with alcohol thermometer walnut case; (2) English, stick barometer signed "A. Galletti, Optician, Glasgow" with thermometer scale in walnut case.
Estimate: $150.00 - $250.00

Condition Report: (1) Missing mercury vial; (2) Missing mercury vial and thermometer. Sold "as is".

Dimensions: x x

Circa:

Barometers- 3 (Three) English Barometers: (1) English, banjo or wheel barometer with mercury thermometer, hygrometer, and spirit level in walnut case; (2) English, banjo or wheel barometer with thermometer scale, hygrometer, and spirit level and walnut case; (3) English, banjo or wheel barometer signed "I. Verga" with alcohol thermometer in a mahogany case with inlays.
Estimate: $300.00 - $400.00

Condition Report: (1) Mercury tube is missing. Silvered dials are tarnished. Large case and dial; (2) Broken and empty mercury tube. Missing thermometer tube. Brass is showing through the silver on the dial; (3) Cracked glass over dial. Missing piece on crest. Dimensions provided are for item (1). Sold "as is".

Dimensions: 12in x 42in x 2.5in

Circa:

Barometers- 3 (Three) English Barometers: (1) English, banjo or wheel barometer signed "C. Marinone & Bardoli" with inlayed mahogany case and mercury thermometer; (2) English, banjo or wheel barometer signed "J. Donegani, Northampton with alcohol thermometer with a book matched mahogany case with inlays; (3) English, banjo or wheel barometer with alcohol thermometer, hygrometer, and spirit level in walnut case.
Estimate: $175.00 - $400.00

Condition Report: (1) Bezel glass is broken and pointer is missing. Glass mercury tube is intact and contains mercury. Thermometer tube is included but will need to be remounted; (2) Bezel glass is broken. Glass mercury tube is absent. Pointer knob is missing; (3) Crest and finial is missing. Inner glass tube is missing. Silvered dial had darkened. Sold "as is"

Dimensions: 10in x 39in x 2.5in

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