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19th Century Large Barometer

$13,136.91
£9,707.39
€11,000
CA$18,198.42
A$19,891.53
CHF 10,476.39
MX$244,585.50
NOK 130,925.97
SEK 123,175.50
DKK 83,764.22

About the Item

19th Century large barometer made in London by Thomas Rubergall, who was the Queen Victoria’s optician. The face of the barometer features engraving reading ‘Tho(s) Rubergall, Optician to the Queen, 24 Coventry Street, London’. Held in a shaped satinwood case. C. 1850. Rubergall, also known as “Optician to the Majesties”, was on appointment to Queen Victoria, Duke of Clarence and William IV. Aside from primarily being an optician, he also made and sold all types of optical and scientific instruments. He worked in London at 24 Coventry St. from 1840 to 1854.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 49 in (124.46 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin 8, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 113831stDibs: LU1103246587642

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