Long Case Barometer ca. 1800 w/ Admiral Fitzroy's Comments | Annex Auctions
July 16, 2023 12:00 PM PDT Annex
Ends July 30, 2023
Ends July 30, 2023
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Long Case Barometer ca. 1800 w/ Admiral Fitzroy's Comments
A very fine early barometer in a long wooden care, with parchment backing, including a sea depth chart and Admiral Fitzroy's comments and corrections. Circa 1870.
Admiral Fitzroy was Captain of HMS Beagle on Darwin's famous voyage, and essentially invented the science of weather forecasting.
Size: Length: 41 width 11 depth 2 inches.
Condition:
Excellent, with minor yellowing to the parchment backing.
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Estimate:
$100 -
$250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$563
07/16/2023
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