Thomas Blunt - London

A rare 18th century mahogany stick barometer.

The silvered brass scale calibrated from 28" to 31" and incorporating a sliding vernier. The mahogany case with thick ebony inlay, exposed mercury tube, turned egg shaped mahogany cistern cover and rounded top.

Note: Thomas Blunt was apprenticed to Edward Nairne in 1760 and became his partner in 1774, trading under the name of Nairne & Blunt. The partnership ended in 1793. Blunt also became Mathematical Instrument Maker to George III.

Price: £5,650 / Height: 38" / C.1795