Fine quality and very attractive George III period 10 ins Wheel barometer by Vecchio of Nottingham having silvered thermometer, hygrometer, spirit level and dial all in a Satinwood case with a swan neck pediment with brass finial to top. Boxwood and ebony stringing throughout.
c. 1800
Vecchio of Nottingham were a family of very good Barometer makers.See Nicholas Goodison's Book on English Barometers Page 368.
Height42.50 inch(107.9 cm)
Width12.00 inch(30.5 cm)
Depth2.50 inch(6.3 cm)
Ref No. 6642