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A rare 1860s Bourdon and Richard’s Patent ships-style combin...

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£400 - £700

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A rare 1860s Bourdon and Richard’s Patent ships-style combined clock/metallic barometer, in a brass drum-shaped case with suspension ring and resting on an ebonised stand.
The white enamel 5.25 inch two-part dial has an inner clock dial with Roman numerals within an outer minute track. This is separated from the outer barometer dial with a gilt metal border. The barometer dial has the usual weather predictions within a range of with a range from 28 to 31 inches. The centre bottom is inscribed METALLIC BAROMETER between two exhibition award medallions – World Medal Exhibition 1849, Gold Medal and Universal Exhibition London 1851, Council Medal.
The eight-day spring driven clock movement is signed Richard á Paris with silvered lever platform escapement, the back plate struck with serial no. 80.
The Bourdon barometer mechanism is attached to the back plate, visible through the glazed back. The barometer dial plate is also signed for Richard á Paris and numbered 6642.
28.5cm high including suspension ring x 20cm wide
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Auction Date: 4th Dec 2024 at 10:30am

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Sale Dates:
Wed 4th Dec 2024 10:30am (Lots 1 to 255)